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Various Aspects of the Relationship Between Vitiligo and the Covid-19 Pandemic or Sars-Cov-2 Vaccines: Clinical Pearls for Dermatologists Publisher Pubmed



Aryanian Z1, 2 ; Balighi K1, 3 ; Hatami P1 ; Goodarzi A4, 5 ; Janbakhsh A6 ; Afshar ZM6
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  1. 1. Autoimmune Bullous Diseases Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Dermatology, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Dermatology, Rasoul-e- Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. Skin and Stem Cell Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  6. 6. Clinical Research Development Center, Imam Reza Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran

Source: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology Published:2023


Abstract

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has given rise to several new onset or exacerbated dermatologic disorders including vitiligo. Aim and Method: Here, we present different aspects of relationship between SARS-CoV-2 infection or its associated vaccines and vitiligo and aim to provide solutions to overcome the potential challenges. Results and Conclusion: In brief, as the benefits overweigh the risks and since vaccine-triggered de novo or flares of vitiligo are uncommon and benign, these patients are recommended to get SARS-CoV-2 vaccines. Moreover, in individuals with previously recognized vitiligo, who are at risk of developing SARS-CoV-2 infection or those who are currently infected, special dermatologic consultation is needed in order to balance the immunosuppressive agents in their therapeutic regimen to prevent COVID-related morbidity and mortality. © 2022 The Authors. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.