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How Does Vitiligo Effect Your Hearing And Eyes
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posted April 6
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Moira hello! Vitiligo can cause hearing loss, which is estimated to affect 12–38% of people with the condition. This is because vitiligo can destroy auditory melanocytes, which are cells in the inner ear that are responsible for hearing.
Vitiligo can cause eye problems such as inflammation of the iris or uveitis, and a partial loss of hearing. The most common eye effect is loss of pigment in the retinal pigment epithelium and choroid, which can cause a sudden change in eye color.
Please identify vitiligo is a systemic disease that can affect many organs, including the skin, eyes, and ears. Treatment can improve the appearance of the skin, but there is no known cure. Routine eye and ear exams may also be part of treatment plans to preserve vision and hearing.
This is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional. πŸ˜€

posted April 8
A MyVitiligoTeam Member

nothing change i live a normal life like others working sometimes on field, vision and hearing are good its just a color im proud to myself just embrace it and live a normal life

posted April 7

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