Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is commonly found in patients with non-segmental vitiligo (NSV) and may be linked to immune-mediated inner ear disease (IMIED).
A study involving 112 NSV patients and 23 controls found a significantly higher prevalence of bilateral SNHL among the NSV group (25% compared to 4.3% in controls).
The study identified a notable presence of anti-Hsp70 antibodies in NSV patients with SNHL, indicating a likely connection between NSV and IMIED, which can aid in early diagnosis.