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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  João André Alves Silva, M.D. [2]

## Overview

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There are no laboratory abnormalities in vitiligo disease. Consideration should be given to ordering laboratory studies to exclude the presence of other associated conditions such as pernicious anemia, Addison's disease and thyroid disease.

## Laboratory Findings

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Despite the absence of laboratory changes in vitiligo disease, it may be associated with other autoimmune diseases. Adequate laboratory tests to evaluate presence of diseases such as hyper/hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus and pernicious anemia, include:[1][2]

* Complete blood count
* Blood glucose
* Thyroid hormone levels
* Antinuclear antibody

In case of evidence of signs and symptoms of thyroid disease, then further laboratory studies should be requested, such as:[3]

* Serum antithyroglobulin
* Antithyroid peroxidase antibodies

## References

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1. ↑ Habif, Thomas (2010). Clinical dermatology a color guide to diagnosis and therapy. Edinburgh: Mosby Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-7234-3541-9.
2. ↑ Goldsmith, Lowell (2012). Fitzpatrick's dermatology in general medicine. New York: McGraw-Hill Medical. ISBN 0071669043.
3. ↑ Goldsmith, Lowell (2012). Fitzpatrick's dermatology in general medicine. New York: McGraw-Hill Medical. ISBN 0071669043.

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