Does anyone suffer with Vitiligo as well as Vasculitis?

[Suzym2u]

In the FB group there has been a question regarding Vitiligo and if there is a connection with Vasculitis.

[PMRpro]

jrheum.org/content/38/3/579...

medicinenet.com/vitiligo/ar...

Vitiligo is thought to be an autoimmune disorder - anyone who has one autoimmune disorder is at increased risk of developing another.

[Suzym2u Moderator Vasculitis UK in reply to PMRpro]

thank you...the first link makes interesting reading

Susan

[PMRpro in reply to Suzym2u]

Doesn't it - I thought that.

[LynneJ Vasculitis UK Volunteer]

I have developed small white patches on my arms this year. Showing up more since summer. I don't know if this is vitiligo but will ask my consultant on Monday.

[Suzym2u Moderator Vasculitis UK in reply to LynneJ]

it will be interesting what they have to say Lynne

Susan

[PMRpro in reply to Suzym2u]

Small patches of skin with no melanin are common when on pred - it is a speeding of the aging of skin and natural redistribution of melanin (the stuff that gives you a suntan). I had quite a few such patches, mostly large freckle sized, when on higher doses of pred but this summer my suntan is back to being much more even as I get to much lower doses of pred.

[PMRpro in reply to LynneJ]

Have just replied to both you and suzy together if you are interested.

[Mooka]

I have had vitiligo for over 40 years. When I had cylophosamide some areas reinvented. However the doctor who advises the vitiligo society said this was more likely to be down to prednesolone. Certainly since I stopped taking pred I have had a lot more white patches appear. Seems to be making up for lost time.

[Dbis22]

I developed Vitiligo at the age of 18. I was diagnosed with Wegenener's (GPA) at 35. Interestingly, my Mother also had Vitiligo.

[egl1966]

I have had type 1 diabetes for 35yrs & hypothyroidism for 29yrs & vitiligo for about 19yrs now ...still undiagnosed as to Brain lesions but possibly MS or Vasculitis grrrrr.

[mickt]

Ive had vitiligo since 8yr old,type 1 diabetes at 35 ,addisons disease at 42,vasculitis GCA Pmr 2013 ,sticky blood 2014.So im a classical case of 1 autoimmune illness turning into 5,Polyglandular autoimmune failure I have .I had achalasia of esophugus 2012 needed hellors myotomy surgery ,that linked to autoimmune aswell.

[izzygran]

I apparently suffer from Vitiligo as well as GPA(Wegeners). I have never been told of a connection, but it's funny that I never had Vitiligo before I was diagnosed with GPA. I have not been on steroids for a few years now, but the white patches still show up on my arms every summer. Interesting...