Incidence and prevalence of vitiligo by gender and age in the Colombian population
This study represents the first comprehensive report on epidemiological data concerning individuals with vitiligo in Colombia, and the second in South America. It contributes to the understanding of this condition, revealing an upward trend in incidence and prevalence. These findings also provide insights into primary treatment modalities, which are probably associated with improved case registration by healthcare providers.
Authors
- Sara Orozco-Jiménez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8426-8984)
- Paola Andrea Rueda-Galvis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5976-2518)
- Juan Raúl Castro‐Ayarza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0113-2684)
- Andrea Arango-Salgado (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1523-4104)
- Ángela Londoño (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2209-9972)
- Elsa María Vásquez Trespalacios (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0665-5310)
- Carlos E. Builes‐Montaño (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2418-6159)
Institutions
- Universidad de Antioquia (CO)
- Universidad Nacional de Colombia (CO)
- Hospital Pablo Tobon Uribe (CO)
- Clínica CES (CO)
- Hospital Universitario Nacional de Colombia (CO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Biomédica
- Published
- 2025-09-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7705/biomedica.7522
- Primary Topic
- melanin and skin pigmentation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00