Mental Health and Psychosocial Quality-of-Life Burden Among Patients With Vitiligo

Key Points Question What is the association of vitiligo with patient-reported quality of life and psychosocial health globally? Findings In this population-based qualitative study, 3541 patients with vitiligo across 17 countries reported substantial burden on quality of life, emotional well-being, daily life, and psychosocial health, with greater burden noted among patients with more than 5% affected body surface area, Fitzpatrick skin types IV to VI (ie, darker skin), facial involvement, or hand involvement vs their counterparts. Meaning Findings suggest that improvement in the psychosocial health of patients should be prioritized in the management and treatment of vitiligo.