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To the Editor: Vitiligo affects people of all ages, genders, and races. 1 Gandhi K. Ezzedine K. Anastassopoulos K.P. et al. Prevalence of vitiligo among adults in the United States. JAMA Dermatol. 2022; 158: 43-50https://doi.org/10.1001/jamadermatol.2021.4724 Crossref Scopus (5) Google Scholar However, we are unaware of specific attempts to quantify vitiligo among underrepresented racial, sexual, and socioeconomic groups, who may experience increased disease burden. 2 Linthorst Homan M.W. Spuls P.I. de Korte J. Bos J.D. Sprangers M.A. van der Veen J.P.W. The burden of vitiligo: patient characteristics associated with quality of life. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2009; 61: 411-420https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2009.03.022 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (122) Google Scholar ,3 Takeshita J. Identifying disparities in dermatology: the importance of measuring differences that matter. JAMA Dermatol. 2018; 154: 1251-1253https://doi.org/10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.2938 Crossref PubMed Scopus (10) Google Scholar
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