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Does Hypothyroidism Cause Vitiligo ?

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Question : Does hypothyroidism result in vitiligo ?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (37 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Both can coexist

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for the query.
Hypothyroidism does not lead to vitiligo however both hypothyroidism and vitiligo are autoimmune disorder hence both can be present in a person.
Let me know if you need any other details.
Thank you.
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Does Hypothyroidism Cause Vitiligo ?

Brief Answer: Both can coexist Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. Hypothyroidism does not lead to vitiligo however both hypothyroidism and vitiligo are autoimmune disorder hence both can be present in a person. Let me know if you need any other details. Thank you.