Talk to Dermatologist on Vitiligo Skin Problem

Yes it may be transferred from parents to child.

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Dr. Umaima Afzal - Dermatologist

MBBS, FCPS (Dermatology and Consultant Dermatologist) | Peshawar

109 Positive Reviews

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There is genetic basis of vitiligo but the inheritence is complex and involves both genetic and environmental -five to 50 percent of persons with vitiligo have affected relatives, and approximately 6 percent have siblings with the twins the concordance is 23%.No research has revealed a consistent pattern yet.

Dr. Aleena Irteza Khan - Dermatologist

MBBS, MCPS (Dermatology), MD (Dermatology) | Lahore

57 Positive Reviews

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The exact cause for Vitiligo has not been identified yet however a range of factors have been identified as potential triggers for this Autoimmune disorder. Genetics is definitely one of them but it is not the only a parent can pass these genes down to their children. But the inheritance of these genes does not necessarily guarantee a person will get the disease. Only 5% to 7% percent of children with an affected parent actually get it. Environmental factors are probably needed to trigger the disease in genetically susceptible people

Dr. Salman Mansoor - Dermatologist

MBBS, D-Derm, DRCP (Derm), MSc (Derm), Diplomat in Aesthetic Medicine (UK), Diplomat American Board of Aesthetic Medicine, MD (USA), Board Certified in Anti-Ageing Medicine (USA) | Karachi

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most have given you accurate info