Patients with vitiligo at high risk of sensorineural hearing loss

Published On 2021-12-24T14:53:15+05:30 | Updated On 2021-12-24T15:21:16+05:30

Overview

Vitiligo is a frequent depigmenting condition caused by autoimmune melanocyte loss. Some data shows that melanocytes in the auditory system are involved in the illness process. However, the link between vitiligo and sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is yet unknown.

A new study data to date suggests a link of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) with vitiligo. The findings point to the need of audiologic evaluation in the early detection and management of hearing loss in vitiligo patients.

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Vitiligo patients have significantly increased odds of sensorineural hearing loss: Study

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Dr. Nandita Mohan

Dr. Nandita Mohan is a practicing pediatric dentist with more than 3 years of clinical work experience. Along with this, she is equally interested in keeping herself up to date about the latest developments in the field of medicine and dentistry which is the driving force for her to be in association with Medical Dialogues. She also has her name attached with many publications; both national and international. She has pursued her BDS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore and later went to enter her dream specialty (MDS) in the Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry from Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences. Through all the years of experience, her core interest in learning something new has never stopped.