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Targeted investigations

Are blood tests needed for vitiligo?

Blood tests do not diagnose vitiligo itself. They are selected when symptoms, personal history or examination suggest an associated condition or deficiency.

En resumen

Puntos clave

  • Not always required
  • Thyroid history matters
  • Symptoms guide testing
  • Results need interpretation
01

Possible indications

Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction, a strong autoimmune history, anaemia symptoms or a restrictive diet may support targeted investigation.

02

Avoid broad unsupervised panels

A result outside a reference range does not automatically explain pigment loss. Testing and supplementation should answer a defined clinical question.

Base editorial

Editorial basis: current AWMF S2k guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of vitiligo, register 013-093, version 2.0 dated 27 July 2026. Reviewed on 2 September 2026.

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