儿童白癜风与甲状腺功能指标异常及其他免疫性疾病的关系

目的 探讨儿童白癜风与甲状腺功能指标异常及其他免疫性疾病的关系。方法 对363例白癜风儿童（男198例 ,女165例 ）和 93 例对照儿童（男55例,女38例）进行甲状腺功能指标的检查。结果 363例白癜风儿童中有43例（11.8%）儿童有不同程度的甲状腺功能指标的异常,93例对照组正常儿童中有4例儿童甲状腺功能指标异常,两者比较差异有统计学意义。白癜风儿童甲状腺功能指标异常发生率明显增高（P < 0.05）。而43例甲状腺功能异常的白癜风儿童中,寻常型白癜风儿童为39 例（13.6%）,节段型白癜风儿童为4 例（5.3 %）,寻常型比节段型白癜风儿童甲状腺功能指标异常发生率有明显增高（P < 0.05）。结论 儿童寻常型白癜风患者的甲状腺功能指标异常的发生率明显增高。     

Relevance of thyroiditis and of other autoimmune diseases in children with vitiligo

BACKGROUND: Studies that clearly define the possible association of childhood vitiligo with autoimmune and/or endocrine diseases are lacking. OBJECTIVE: To examine the presence of autoimmune disorders, in particular of thyroid disease, in paediatric patients with vitiligo and investigate the utility of such screening in these patients. METHODS: One hundred and twenty-one paediatric patients (40 males, 81 females) with vitiligo were grouped in segmental and non-segmental vitiligo. All patients were screened for thyroid disease. RESULTS: 13 out of 121 patients had different degrees of thyroid parameter alterations. These patients were all affected by the non-segmental type while none of those with the segmental form presented thyroid alterations. CONCLUSION: In paediatric patients with non-segmental vitiligo, a significant incidence of thyroid dysfunction was found. Since vitiligo usually appears before the development of the thyroid disease, it may be useful to screen thyroid autoantibodies in all paediatric patients with non-segmental vitiligo who present symptoms related to thyroid disease.     

Relevance of autoimmune thyroiditis in children and adolescents with vitiligo

Background Vitiligo is the most common pigmentation‐related disorder worldwide. An autoimmune etiology is widely considered, and genetic factors may play an important role in its pathogenesis. The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence of thyroid dysfunctions and autoimmune thyroiditis in children with vitiligo and to identify related factors. Methods Fifty children with vitiligo and 50 control children were enrolled. Data on age, onset, duration, disease activity, presence of thyroid disorder, other autoimmune diseases, halo nevi, poliosis, and mucosal vitiligo were determined. Serum free triiodothyronine, free thyroxine, total T3, total T4, thyroid‐stimulating hormone, and antibodies to thyroperoxidase and thyroglobulin were measured. Thyroid gland efficiency was evaluated. Results The mean age at onset of vitiligo was 7.26 ± 4.43 years. The duration of vitiligo was 2.26 ± 2.95 years. Vulgaris‐type vitiligo was the most common form in our patients (56%), and 42% reported at least one family member with thyroid disorder, autoimmune disease, or both. Overt hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism were not detected. We found a significant association between autoimmune thyroiditis and both sex and disease duration (P = 0.046 and P = 0.07, respectively), but no association between autoimmune thyroiditis and age, age at onset of vitiligo, halo nevi, poliosis, mucosal involvement, disease activity, or family history of vitiligo, autoimmunity, or thyroid disorders. Conclusions Children with vitiligo show an increased incidence of autoimmune thyroiditis. Children with vitiligo, especially girls and subjects with generalized/vulgaris‐type vitiligo, should be screened annually for thyroid function and antithyroid antibodies to assist in the early diagnosis and therapy of autoimmune thyroiditis.     

Low yield of routine screening for thyroid dysfunction in asymptomatic patients with vitiligo

Background Nonsegmental vitiligo is considered to be an autoimmune disease and is known to be associated with other autoimmune diseases, particularly affecting the thyroid. Screening patients with nonsegmental vitiligo for thyroid function and for the presence of thyroid autoantibodies has been recommended. Objective To investigate the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction and thyroid peroxidase‐specific (TPO) antibodies in a large cohort of patients with nonsegmental vitiligo in order to help decide whether routine screening is justified. Methods A total of 434 adults with nonsegmental vitiligo who were referred to our institute were enrolled. Thyroid function and anti‐TPO antibody titres were assessed in those patients who had no history of thyroid disease or recent thyroid screening. Results Forty‐three patients had already been diagnosed with thyroid dysfunction, and in 27 patients the general practitioner had performed a thyroid function test with negative results < 3 months previously. In these patients, thyroid function assessment was not repeated. The remaining 364 patients were screened for thyroid dysfunction. Overt hypothyroidism was newly diagnosed in three (0·8%) patients; subclinical disease was found in 10 (2·7%) patients and increased levels of TPO antibodies, without thyroid disease, were found in 49 (13·5%) patients. An elevated risk for thyroid disease was found among older women and in women with a positive family history of thyroid disease. Conclusion The overall prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in adult patients with nonsegmental vitiligo was higher than reported in the general population. However, the number of newly diagnosed cases with overt and subclinical thyroid dysfunction in our population was low. Most patients had already been diagnosed by their general practitioner and had symptoms indicative for thyroid disease. Thyroid disease was found predominantly among older women and in subjects with a positive family history of thyroid disease. Thyroid screening including anti‐TPO antibodies is advisable in these high‐risk subpopulations.     

Halo naevi and leukotrichia are strong predictors of the passage to mixed vitiligo in a subgroup of segmental vitiligo

Background Until now, segmental vitiligo has been considered as a stable entity and mixed vitiligo, the association of segmental and nonsegmental vitiligo, has been reported rarely. Objectives The aim of this study was to search for factors associated with the generalization of vitiligo in patients with segmental vitiligo. Patients and methods This was a prospective observational study conducted in the vitiligo clinic of the Department of Dermatology of Bordeaux, France. The Vitiligo European Task Force questionnaire was completed for each patient attending the clinic with a confirmed diagnosis of segmental vitiligo after exclusion of other forms of vitiligo (focal, mucosal, not classifiable.) Thyroid function and antithyroid antibodies were screened if not obtained in the previous year. Results One hundred and twenty‐seven patients were recruited: 101 had segmental vitiligo and 26 had segmental vitiligo that evolved into mixed vitiligo; 56 were male and 71 were female. Most patients had onset of segmental vitiligo before the age of 18. When conducting multivariate analysis, we found the following to be independent factors associated with the evolution of patients’ disease from segmental vitiligo to mixed vitiligo: initial percentage of body surface involvement of the segment > 1% [odds ratio (OR) 15·14, P = 0·002], the presence of halo naevi (OR 24·82, P = 0·0001) and leukotrichia (OR 25·73, P = 0·0009). Conclusions Halo naevi association and leukotrichia at first consultation in segmental vitiligo are risk factors for the progression of segmental vitiligo to mixed vitiligo. In addition, this progression of segmental vitiligo to mixed vitiligo carries a stronger link if initial segmental involvement is situated on the trunk.     

Autoimmune thyroid disease in vitiligo: multivariate analysis indicates intricate pathomechanisms

Background Vitiligo/nonsegmental vitiligo (NSV) is often associated with thyroid dysimmunity although very few reports have studied this association using multivariate logistic regression. Objective To identify weighted factors associated with the presence of autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) in a large cohort of patients with vitiligo/NSV. Methods This was a prospective observational study in 626 patients with a confirmed diagnosis of vitiligo/NSV attending the vitiligo clinic of the University Hospital Department of Dermatology, Bordeaux, France, from 1 January 2006 to 1 May 2012. The Vitiligo European Task Force (VETF) questionnaire was completed for each consecutive patient. AITD was defined as the presence of significant levels of serum antithyroperoxidase antibodies or evidence of autoimmune thyroiditis. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression procedures were conducted to identify factors associated with AITD in this cohort of patients with vitiligo/NSV. Results A total of 626 patients with vitiligo/NSV were included, of whom 131 had AITD (AITD‐vitiligo). Stress as an onset factor, familial history of AITD, body surface involvement and duration of the disease were positively associated with AITD‐vitiligo using univariate analysis, whereas female sex, age at onset of vitiligo, personal history of autoimmune disease and localization on the trunk were found to be independently associated with AITD‐vitiligo. Conclusion Vitiligo associated with AITD has clinical features distinct from vitiligo without AITD. In particular, female patients, and patients with longer duration of disease and greater body surface involvement are more likely to present with AITD and should thus be monitored for thyroid function and antithyroid antibodies on a regular basis.     

Vitiligo patients from India (Mumbai) show differences in clinical,demographic and autoantibody profiles compared to patients in western countries

Background Vitiligo is a common, idiopathic skin disorder characterized by depigmented skin due to the loss of cutaneous melanocytes. Several studies have reported the clinical and demographic characteristics of Indian vitiligo patients, however, none has characterized their antibody profiles. Objective To establish the clinical, demographic and serological details of a population of vitiligo patients from Mumbai, India, and to evaluate the data for any associations between clinical presentations and the occurrence of antibody responses. Methods Vitiligo patients (n = 79) were recruited to the study and their clinical and demographic details recorded. Serum antibodies, including those against melanocyte‐specific antigens, thyroid antigens and keratinocytes, were evaluated. Results The prevalence of vitiligo was independent of sex, and non‐segmental vitiligo was the most common form of the disease occurring in 65% of the patients. Patients with segmental vitiligo (mean age = 14.4 ± 4.6 years) presented at a younger age than those with non‐segmental disease (mean age = 32.5 ± 17.8 years). Personal and family histories of other autoimmune diseases occurred in 3% and 8% of patients, respectively. Antibodies were detected against tyrosinase, tyrosine hydroxylase, thyroid peroxidase, thyroglobulin and keratinocytes at frequencies of 11%, 22%, 18%, 24% and 27%, respectively. Overall, antibodies were more common in patients with non‐segmental vitiligo (50–67%) than in those with segmental disease (0–17%), and were detected more frequently in patients with shorter disease durations (<10 years). Conclusion Our study provides novel information relative to the clinical details, demographic features and serological parameters of a population of vitiligo patients from Mumbai, India. Important distinctions from similar surveys conducted in European patients were evident such as an infrequency of family history, a low prevalence of clinical autoimmune disease, and an absence of particular antibody specificities. These differences may have a bearing on the pathogenesis and course of the disease in Indian patients.     

Epidemiology of vitiligo,associated autoimmune diseases and audiological abnormalities: Ankara study of 80 patients in Turkey

Background Recent clinical studies suggest that the pathogenetic mechanisms of vitiligo could be of systemic origin as vitiligo is associated with auditory abnormalities as well as other autoimmune disorders. Objectives To investigate clinical, genetic characteristics and laboratory findings of vitiligo as well as auditory abnormalities and the association of the disease with the other autoimmune disorders. Materials and methods From January to December 2008, we collected‐data from 80 vitiligo patients to establish the clinical and epidemiological profile of vitiligo in Turkey. Results Thirty patients were men and 50 were women, with a mean age of 37 years and a mean onset age of 10 years. Vitiligo vulgaris was the most common type, followed by focal, acrofacial, segmental and universal types. Forty‐four (55%) patients had an associated autoimmune disease. These associated diseases were Hashimoto thyroiditis in 25, alopecia areata in 10, pernicious anaemia in seven and diabetes mellitus in two patients. Statistically significant changes in human leukocyte antigen in patients with vitiligo were HLA A24,‐30, B63, CW6, DR15, DR51, DQ5,‐6. Auditory problems were observed in 37.7% patients. Nine of the 20 patients showed unilateral minimal hearing loss (>30 dB), while the other 11 demonstrated bilateral hearing loss (>30 dB) over a large range of frequencies (2000–8000 Hz). Conclusion Our study demonstrates that vitiligo is a part of systemic autoimmune process. Audiological examination should be performed in all patients for auditory problems which are commonly presented as hypoacusis.     

Thyroid abnormalities in pediatric patients with vitiligo in New York City

The link between vitiligo and thyroid disease has been well-established. However, the types of patients at risk for thyroid disease and the strength of this connection in childhood are debatable. We retrospectively reviewed 67 charts of pediatric dermatology patients with vitiligo vulgaris (53 with nonsegmental vitiligo) who were tested for thyroid disease. In our cohort of 28 patients with available thyroid test results, we identified 7 patients (25%) with active thyroid disease. None of the 7 patients with thyroid disease had segmental vitiligo. If we had included the broader number of patients (N=67), the rate may have been as low as 10.4% overall (7/67), which is still a substantial rate of thyroid disease. These results are comparable to the European literature and highlight the need for thyroid screening in children with vitiligo vulgaris of a generalized nonsegmental type.     

Pre- vs. post-pubertal onset of vitiligo: multivariate analysis indicates atopic diathesis association in pre-pubertal onset vitiligo

Background Limited epidemiological data exist that compare clinical features of pre‐ and post‐pubertal nonsegmental vitiligo. Objectives To compare factors associated with pre‐ and post‐pubertal onset vitiligo. Patients and methods A prospective observational study was conducted of patients with vitiligo attending the clinic between 1 January 2006 and 1 July 2011. The Vitiligo European Task Force questionnaire was completed for each patient and thyroid function and antithyroid antibodies were screened. Other forms of vitiligo (segmental, focal, mucosal, not classifiable) were excluded. Results A total of 679 patients were included; 422 had post‐pubertal and 257 pre‐pubertal onset of vitiligo. Vitiligo universalis was seen only in post‐pubertal onset. In univariate analysis, there was no significant statistical difference for sex, Koebner phenomenon or disease activity between both groups; thyroid disease or presence of thyroid antibodies was more frequent in post‐pubertal onset [odds ratio (OR) 0·31, P < 0·003] whereas atopic dermatitis was more often associated with or preceding pre‐pubertal onset (OR 2·42, P = 0·006). In multivariate analysis, halo naevi, family history of vitiligo, premature hair greying, atopic dermatitis and previous episode of spontaneous repigmentation were independently associated with pre‐pubertal onset. In contrast, stress as onset factor, personal history of thyroid disease and acrofacial type were associated with post‐pubertal onset. Conclusions Pre‐pubertal onset vitiligo is strongly associated with personal and family history of atopy, suggesting that the predisposing immune background in vitiligo is not limited to autoimmunity, as also noted in alopecia areata. This study also suggests reconsidering the epidemiological data on sex ratio in vitiligo.     

Vitiligo in children and adolescents: association with thyroid dysfunction

Background The clinical characteristics of vitiligo in children and adolescents with an emphasis on thyroid dysfunction have only been reported in a few studies. Objective The purpose of this study was to examine the characteristics of children and adolescents with vitiligo and compare the incidence of thyroid dysfunction between them and controls without vitiligo at the same age. Methods A retrospective analysis of 324 Korean children and adolescents with vitiligo was performed. The results of thyroid function screening tests in them (n = 254) were compared with controls (n = 122). Results Of the total 324 children and adolescents with vitiligo, vitiligo vulgaris was the most common type (42.3%) and the most commonly involved site was the face (54.6%). A total of 15 of 254 (5.9%) patients screened for thyroid function were diagnosed with thyroid disease (four had Hashimoto’s thyroiditis; two, Graves’ disease; seven, subclinical hypothyroidism; and two, subclinical hyperthyroidism). None of the 50 patients with segmental vitiligo showed any thyroid dysfunction (P = 0.047). There was no significant difference in the incidence of thyroid disease between children and adolescents with vitiligo and the control group, in which seven of 122 (5.7%) showed thyroid dysfunction. Conclusion In this study, we demonstrated the characteristics of children and adolescents with vitiligo and also observed no significant difference in the incidence of thyroid disease between children and adolescents with vitiligo and the control group.     

Effects of age of onset on disease characteristics in non‐segmental vitiligo

In patients with vitiligo, the clinical and laboratory features of the disease may vary according to time of onset. This is addressed in the literature by only a few studies with conflicting results. The aim of this study was to determine the demographic and clinical features of patients with non‐segmental vitiligo and to establish the association between vitiligo and autoimmune diseases with a focus on time of disease onset. A total of 224 vitiligo patients for whom complete medical records were available were evaluated retrospectively. Demographic data, scores on the Vitiligo Area Score Index (VASI), clinical features, vitiligo disease activity, repigmentation status, presence of any accompanying autoimmune disease, antinuclear antibody (ANA) titers, serum levels of glucose, thyroid‐stimulating hormone (TSH), thyroxine (T4) hormone, anti‐thyroid peroxidase (anti‐TPO), and anti‐thyroglobulin (anti‐TG) were recorded. The prevalence of halo nevi was significantly higher (P < 0.001) among children than in other patient groups. The prevalence of leukotrichia was higher in adults with adult‐onset disease than in either pediatric patients or adults with childhood‐onset disease (P = 0.002). Both anti‐TG and anti‐TPO levels were significantly higher in adults with adult‐onset disease than in pediatric patients and adult patients with childhood‐onset disease. The prevalence of autoimmune disease was 22.2%. Anti‐TG levels were significantly higher in patients with treatment‐related repigmentation than in those without repigmentation. This study shows that clinical features and associations with autoimmune disease may vary according to the age of onset of vitiligo.     

Autoantibodies against tyrosine hydroxylase in patients with non-segmental (generalised) vitiligo

Vitiligo is an acquired idiopathic hypomelanotic skin disorder characterised by depigmented macules because of loss of cutaneous melanocytes. Although the exact cause of vitiligo remains obscure, evidence suggests that autoimmunity plays a role in the pathogenesis of the disease. Previously, tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) was identified as a putative autoantigen in vitiligo using phage-display technology. In this study, the prevalence of TH antibodies in patients with vitiligo was investigated. A radioimmunoassay (RIA) was used to detect TH antibodies in sera from patients with either non-segmental vitiligo (n=79), segmental vitiligo (n=8) or other autoimmune diseases without concomitant vitiligo (n=91). Sera from healthy individuals (n=28) were also tested. Patients with segmental vitiligo, healthy controls and patients with other autoimmune diseases without concomitant vitiligo were all negative for TH antibody reactivity. Of 79 patients with non-segmental vitiligo, 18 (23%) were positive for TH antibodies in the RIA, and a significant increase in the prevalence of TH antibodies in patients with non-segmental vitiligo was evident when compared with controls (P=0.003). TH antibody prevalence was also significantly elevated in patients with active vitiligo compared to those with stable disease (P=0.009). Overall, the results indicate that TH is an antibody target in non-segmental but not in segmental vitiligo and that TH antibodies appear to be more frequent in patients with active vitiligo.     

Multivariate analysis of factors associated with early-onset segmental and nonsegmental vitiligo: a prospective observational study of 213 patients

Background Although mixed forms have been described recently, segmental (SV) and nonsegmental vitiligo (NSV) are considered as clinically distinct. However, limited epidemiological data are available to help distinguish associated factors, and recent genome‐wide association studies have been restricted to NSV. The higher prevalence of SV in children is helpful when comparing the two major presentations of the disease. Objective To compare factors associated with SV and NSV, especially for markers of autoimmunity or autoinflammation. Methods We conducted a single‐centre prospective observational study in patients aged 17 years or under with a confirmed diagnosis of SV or NSV at the vitiligo clinic between 1 January 2006 and 1 July 2010. The Vitiligo European Task Force questionnaire was completed for each patient, and thyroid function and antithyroid antibodies were screened if not obtained in the previous year. Other forms of vitiligo (focal, mucosal, not classifiable) were excluded. Results A total of 213 children were included, 142 with NSV, 59 with SV and 12 with mixed vitiligo. There was no significant statistical difference for sex or age at onset between patients with SV and NSV. Halo naevi were significantly more frequent in NSV than in SV [odds ratio (OR) 7·58, P < 0·01). Patients with NSV more frequently had a positive family history of vitiligo (OR 2·25, P = 0·02) and a marked familial autoimmunity background (OR 2·22, P = 0·01). Conclusions Our study clearly shows that features of inflammation (pruritus)/autoimmunity (halo naevi, thyroid antibodies) are strongly linked to NSV, together with a familial background of vitiligo and autoimmunity.     

Different phenotypes of segmental vitiligo based on a clinical observational study

Background Segmental vitiligo and generalized vitiligo are in general considered separate entities. However, clinico‐epidemiological data on segmental vitiligo are scarce compared with those of generalized vitiligo. Objective To analyse the clinical profile and distribution pattern of lesions in segmental vitiligo patients. Methods Segmental vitiligo patients were examined and questioned in a prospective and retrospective setting. The distribution and extent of the lesions were evaluated using clinical photographs. Results Different phenotypes of segmental vitiligo were found, including the unilateral segmental type (124 patients; group 1), the bilateral segmental type (three patients; group 2) and the mixed segmental and generalized type (14 patients; group 3). Furthermore, lesions were present with (10%) or without associated halo naevi. The age of onset of segmental vitiligo (median 14 years) was significantly different between the three subgroups (P = 0.028). Extensive involvement of segmental vitiligo lesions on trunk and extremities was significantly (P = 0.031) more observed in patients with a lower age of onset, while the generalized vitiligo lesions in the mixed vitiligo group were mostly very mild. Associated autoimmune diseases were reported in 11%, whereas a positive family history for vitiligo was present in 14.9% of patients. Lesions were not strictly dermatomal nor Blaschkolinear, although a typical recurring pattern could be observed. Conclusion Our data provide clinical evidence that segmental vitiligo and generalized vitiligo are parts of the same disease spectrum and that segmental vitiligo could have a polygenetic background as well. Whether different aetiopathological mechanisms underlie the different clinical phenotypes of segmental vitiligo remain to be elucidated.     

白癜风患者血清甲状腺球蛋白抗体和甲状腺过氧化物酶抗体的检测

目的 探讨白癜风患者甲状腺球蛋白抗体（ATG）和甲状腺过氧化物酶抗体（ATPO）检测的临床意义。方法 采用化学发光法检测87例白癜风患者和年龄、性别相匹配的90例正常人对照组血清ATG、ATPO、游离T3、游离T4和促甲状腺激素（TSH）水平,并按年龄、性别分层进行比较。结果 白癜风组的血清ATG和ATPO阳性率以及TSH平均浓度显著高于正常人对照组,且ATG和ATPO阳性者均为寻常型白癜风。白癜风组11 ～ 20岁和21 ～ 40岁年龄段ATG和ATPO阳性率显著高于同年龄段的正常人对照组,且白癜风组女性ATG和ATPO阳性率均为34.1%,显著高于正常人对照组女性（8.5%和10.6%）,χ2值分别为8.90和7.29,P值 < 0.01和0.05;在白癜风患者中,11 ～ 20岁年龄段ATG和ATPO阳性率最高,达53.3%,其次为21 ~ 40岁年龄段,为34.5%;20例ATG和ATPO阳性的白癜风患者中,14例（70%）随后诊断为自身免疫性甲状腺疾病, 显著高于ATG和ATPO阳性的正常人对照组发病率（16.7%）,χ2 = 5.4,P < 0.05。结论 ATG和ATPO出现在青少年女性寻常型白癜风患者中,并与自身免疫性甲状腺疾病的发生相关。     

培养的自体黑素细胞移植治疗伴自身免疫性甲状腺疾病的非节段型白癜风患者的疗效及安全性随访

【摘要】 目的 探讨培养的自体黑素细胞移植治疗伴自身免疫性甲状腺疾病的白癜风患者的临床疗效及安全性。方法 回顾2008年5月至2018年12月杭州市第三人民医院行培养的自体黑素细胞移植治疗的2 284例非节段型白癜风,其中伴自身免疫性甲状腺疾病75例,包括甲状腺功能亢进42例,甲状腺功能减退18例,桥本甲状腺炎15例。比较伴自身免疫性甲状腺疾病组与不伴自身免疫性甲状腺疾病组的疗效及安全性。计数资料的比较采用χ2检验。结果 2 284例患者中,男1 085例,女1 199例,年龄（25.0 ± 1.2）岁,病程（5.1 ± 2.3）年。术后6个月,2 209例不伴自身免疫性甲状腺疾病组中1 873例有效（84.8%）、1 162例痊愈（52.6%）;伴自身免疫性甲状腺疾病组46例有效（61.3%）、20例痊愈（26.7%）,伴自身免疫性甲状腺疾病组有效率及痊愈率均低于不伴自身免疫性甲状腺疾病组（χ2值分别为29.72、19.54,均P < 0.001）。甲状腺功能减退组有效率低于甲状腺功能亢进组（χ2 = 6.61,P = 0.010）。伴自身免疫性甲状腺疾病组供皮区同形反应发生率（9.3%）高于不伴自身免疫性甲状腺疾病组（4.3%,χ2 = 4.31,P = 0.038）,且移植部位1、3、5及10年白斑复发率（6.7%、14.7%、17.3%、8.7%）均高于不伴自身免疫性甲状腺疾病组（0.7%、1.4%、2.1%、3.6%,χ2值分别为29.96、70.69、67.23、41.61;均P < 0.001）。结论 伴发自身免疫性甲状腺疾病对于白癜风的自体黑素细胞移植治疗具有负相关效应,针对该类患者更应积极采取有效的预防同形反应和移植区复发的手段。     

Regulatory T‐cell cytokines in patients with nonsegmental vitiligo

In the etiopathogenesis of vitiligo, the role of suppressor cytokines, such as transforming growth factor‐β (TGF‐β) and interleukin‐10 (IL‐10), associated with regulatory T‐cells (Treg) is not completely known. In this study, the role of Treg‐cell functions in the skin of patients with nonsegmental vitiligo was investigated. Lesional and nonlesional skin samples from 30 adult volunteers ranging in age from 18 to 36 years with nonsegmental vitiligo were compared with normal skin area excision specimens of 30 benign melanocytic nevus cases as controls. All samples were evaluated staining for forkhead box P3 (Foxp3), TGF‐β, and IL‐10 using the standardized streptavidin–biotin immunoperoxidase immunohistochemistry method. Foxp3 expression was lower in lesional vitiligo skin specimens compared to controls; it was also lower in lesional vitiligo specimens than nonlesional vitiligo specimens. IL‐10 levels were lower in lesional vitiligo specimens compared to the controls, whereas IL‐10 expression was significantly lower in lesional specimens compared with nonlesional specimens. TGF‐β expression was higher in both lesional and nonlesional skin specimens of patients with vitiligo compared to controls. TGF‐β expression was lower in lesional skin specimens than nonlesional skin specimens. In addition, there was no significant correlation between Foxp3 expression with TGF‐β and IL‐10 expressions in lesional skin specimens in the vitiligo group. In this study, results supporting the contribution of Treg cells and IL‐10 deficiency to the autoimmune process were obtained. Therefore, future studies are necessary to demonstrate the definitive role of Treg‐cell functions in the etiopathogenesis of vitiligo.     

Association of halo nevus/i and vitiligo in childhood: a retrospective observational study

Background Although halo nevus (HN) is frequently observed, the relationship between vitiligo and HN in children has rarely been investigated. Objectives To investigate the association between HN and vitiligo in children and understand if HN/HNi might be a risk factor for vitiligo. Methods Ninety‐eight patients with only HN/HNi and 27 with HN/HNi and vitiligo were investigated for number and localization of HN/HNi, family history for HN/HNi and vitiligo and personal and family history for autoimmune or other diseases. A follow‐up telephone interview was performed to investigate the evolution of HN/HNi and the possible onset of vitiligo and/or other diseases. Results In the HN/HNi and vitiligo group, HN/HNi and vitiligo had started almost simultaneously in 11 children; in nine, the onset of HN/HNi was followed by vitiligo after 6 months to 5 years; seven patients presented vitiligo first and HN/HNi after 3–9 years. Patients with associated vitiligo had, significantly more often, multiple HNi and a positive personal and/or family history of autoimmune thyroiditis compared with those with only HN/HNi. Follow‐up longer than 5 years was available in 54/98 patients with only HN/HNi; two of them, both with multiple HNi, developed vitiligo. After follow‐up, multiple HNi were noticed in 18/52 patients without vitiligo and in 9/11 of those in whom HN/HNi heralded vitiligo (s.s.). Conclusions In patients with multiple HNi, the risk of vitiligo and other autoimmune diseases seems to be higher than in pediatric patients with a single HN; clinicians should pay particular attention to children with multiple HNi and personal or family history of autoimmune diseases.     

The co-occurrence of segmental vitiligo and linear morphea in a pediatric patient and a review of the literature

Linear morphea and segmental vitiligo are both autoimmune diseases that are observed in the pediatric population, with rare reports of their co-existence. We describe a case of linear morphea and segmental vitiligo with an overlapping distribution in a pediatric patient and review the literature. Including our own case, we summarize 10 cases of co-occurring segmental vitiligo and morphea in pediatric patients; most of these lesions follow a blaschkolinear distribution, and none of the patients had autoimmune thyroid disease. Although uncommon, the coexistence of segmental vitiligo and linear morphea within lines of Blaschko can occur, and this case suggests that linear morphea and segmental vitiligo may be disorders related to genetic mosaicism.