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Scientists have investigated the association between vitiligo and sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL); some believe there is a connection, while others disagree.<\/jats:p><jats:p>To evaluate the relationship between vitiligo and SNHL.<\/jats:p><jats:p>The present observational study was conducted from February 2023 to January 2024. A total of 54 patients with clinically diagnosed vitiligo were assessed for hearing impairment. Simultaneously, 50 healthy volunteers were included as a control group, and the data was analyzed to assess any potential association between vitiligo and SNHL.<\/jats:p><jats:p>The mean age of the control group was of 37.5(\u00b1\u200910) years, and that of the patients with vitiligo was of 38.8(\u00b1\u200911) years, and the male-to-female ratio was of 1:1. We observed SNHL in 32 (59.3%) patients with vitiligo, and those with vitiligo vulgaris were the most afflicted. 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