This study has two primary outcomes 1) Prevalence and incidence of mental health condtions in people diagnosed with vitiligo compared to matched controls and 2) Primary care and secondary healthcare utilisation in patients diagnosed with vitiligo and having a prevalent depressive conditon compared to matched controls. In addition, the study examines risk of time off work and unemployment in people diagnosed with vitiligo compared to matched controls.
This cohort study is a large population-based study in the UK to determine the risks of comorbid mental health conditions (including depression, anxiety and other potential psychological complications of vitiligo) in adults with vitiligo compared to controls and to evaluate whether the relative risks may vary by different ethnicity.