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Association between Vitiligo and Auditory functions – A Comparative study.

Author(s) Prof. Dr. Ashok Murthy V, Dr. Bannela Neeraja
Country India
Abstract AIMS & OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY:
1. To assess auditory functions in vitiligo patients.
2. To evaluate the frequency and characteristics of hearing loss by means of audiometry. MATERIALS and METHODS: The study was conducted at PES Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (PESIMSR), Kuppam. The study population comprised two distinct groups: individuals diagnosed with vitiligo (study group) and age- and gender-matched healthy individuals without vitiligo (control group).
RESULT: This comparative observational study demonstrates a higher prevalence of mild sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in individuals with vitiligo compared to healthy controls.
Audiometric analysis showed elevated hearing thresholds, particularly at low and high frequencies.
Although SNHL was more common in males, no strong gender association was established.
The chronicity of vitiligo underscores the need for long-term monitoring. These results highlight the importance of routine audiological evaluation in vitiligo patients.
CONCLUSION: The study highlights the presence of mild sensorineural hearing loss in vitiligo patients, particularly at lower and mid-range frequencies. The findings suggest that vitiligo may be associated with subtle auditory dysfunction, with a higher prevalence of SNHL among vitiligo patients.
Keywords Vitiligo, Sensorineural Hearing loss, Melonocytes, Pure tone audiogram, Stria vascularis
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-07-25
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.51952
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9vpx3
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