Association of HLA‐DQA1 and DQB1 genes with vitiligo in Chinese Hans

Abstract

HLA-DQA1*0302, -DQA1*0601, -DQB1*0303, and -DQB1*0503 alleles could be susceptible alleles of vitiligo, while HLA-DQA1*0501 allele could be a protective allele in Chinese Hans. There may be different genetic backgrounds between vitiligo patients of childhood and adult, localized and generalized.