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Is Vitiligo genetic
Hi my wife side her mother's mother (grandmother) had developed vitiligo after taking blood for her operation. I want to know is vitiligo is transfer from their ancestors. Is there any chance of getting vitiligo for my kids.
It's also observed grandmother having greater grandsons for her others sons, non of them been with vitiligo. Please tell me is there any chance of getting vitiligo for my wife or kids through genetically.
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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Very little chance. But it can be hereditary. Not all cases are.
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