Question
If a mother has vitiligo, will her child inherit this disease?
Answer
Hello, I’m glad to provide you with an answer: Although vitiligo does have a certain genetic probability, the likelihood of inheritance is relatively low, usually around 3% to 5%. Genetic factors alone do not necessarily lead to the development of vitiligo; it is a result of the combined action of internal and external factors under a genetic background. Genetic factors only account for a small part in the onset of vitiligo.