A member asked:

Hello, i'm a 24 year old female, if i marry a guy whose father has vitiligo, is there a chance that our kids will have vitiligo too?

Q: hello, i'm a 24 year old female, if i marry a guy whose father has vitiligo, is there a chance that our kids will have vitiligo too?

: Not necessarily. Though some feel this travels in families there is no clear inheritance pattern. Many genes may be at play &amp; more recent findings suggest it as an autoimmune disorder like rheumatoid arthritis among others. There may be groups that are more susceptible to whatever the triggering event is that brings on the symptoms.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Not necessarily. Though some feel this travels in families there is no clear inheritance pattern. Many genes may be at play & more recent findings suggest it as an autoimmune disorder like rheumatoid arthritis among others. There may be groups that are more susceptible to whatever the triggering event is that brings on the symptoms.

Answered 4/19/2021

0 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Hello, i'm a 24 year old female, if i marry a guy whose father has vitiligo, is there a chance that our kids will have vitiligo too?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Can vitiligo be stopped from further spreading? How? Is there certain vitamins/ nutrients to take? ( for 5 year old kid)

A member asked:

What's the line of treatment for vitiligo on face in 3 year old child .

A member asked:

My son 7 years old,he has vitiligo; test; litium 0, zink 101, vitamin d3 30.7 is normal that litium is 0??? He is a normal child.

A member asked:

How long uv nb full body treatment for vitiligo spots is safe? I had 6 month of twice a week treatment so far. I am 50 years old Asian female.

A member asked:

I am 24 year old. I have a vitiligo on my penis. Doctor prescribed melanocyl tablet and cream .Is this ok .? How could i take this both ?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Will vitiligo be transmitted from parent to child, either genetically or as some sort of contagion?

What to do if I have vitiligo running in my familymy father has it and so does my grandpa and I'm afraid I'm going to have it to?

My father was diagnosed with vitiligo in elderly age. no one from his family ever had this condition except for him. does it mean i will develop it too?

I have vitiligo patches on my lip and palms.(hereditary from maternal grand father) please suggest any good medication.Taking levamisole 100 mg daily.

I have a little vitiligo on my glans that never spreaded with time. Father has psoriasis. Now I have neck and joint pain. Autoimmune disease?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?