10 Vitiligo Symptoms
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Sexual Dysfunction
Autoimmune conditions are known to impact a person's sex life, and vitiligo is no exception, especially among those who experience painful itching. Generally, people with vitiligo have difficulty becoming aroused, maintaining arousal throughout the encounter and achieving sexual satisfaction.
According to one study, men with vitiligo are more likely to achieve satisfaction, while women are more likely to experience painful sex. However, the study didn't determine the reasons for this.7‘The Problems in Sexual Functions of Vitiligo and Chronic Urticaria Patients.’ ResearchGate, 1 Jan. 2007, www.researchgate.net/publication/6638246
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