[Study on genetic epidemiology on 815 patients with vitiligo in Zhejiang area].

Objective: Genetic factors are thought to be involved in the development of vitiligo. The aim of this study is to explore the possible genetic model of vitiligo by analyzing the genetic characteristics of 815 patients from Zhejiang province.

Methods: Data for 815 patients with vitiligo together with their first- and second-degree relatives were obtained using a standardized questionnaire.