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  • Dermatology
  • Sexual Medicine
  • Psychodermatology

Background:

  • Vitiligo is clinically associated with sexual dysfunction, but data is limited.
  • Previous observations noted a link, necessitating further investigation.
  • Lack of comprehensive analysis hindered understanding of this comorbidity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the relationship between vitiligo and sexual dysfunction.
  • To quantify the impact of vitiligo on sexual health outcomes.
  • To identify potential differences in sexual dysfunction between genders in vitiligo patients.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search across six major databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, CNKI, CSTJ, Wanfang).
  • Inclusion of relevant studies published over approximately 40 years.
  • Meta-analysis of data from four selected studies.

Main Results:

  • Vitiligo patients exhibited significantly higher scores on the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX), indicating increased sexual dysfunction (MD 4.96, p < 0.00001).
  • Vitiligo patients showed significantly lower scores on the Arabic version of the Female Sexual Function Index (AVFSFI), indicating impaired sexual function (MD -3.40, p = 0.001).
  • The pooled analysis revealed a significant association between vitiligo and sexual dysfunction.

Conclusions:

  • Patients diagnosed with vitiligo have an elevated risk of experiencing sexual dysfunction.
  • The association between vitiligo and sexual dysfunction is more pronounced in female patients compared to male patients.
  • This study underscores the importance of screening for sexual dysfunction in vitiligo management.