Is Vitiligo Hereditary- 1268 Questions Answered

Father of my 26 years old daughter-in-law has vitiligo. Recently she have noticed a white patch on her back. Kindly suggest

Asked for Female, 26 Years 2470 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Need to see to confirm the diagnosis ... Read More

Sir, recently I got my son married to a girl whose father is vitiligo. We had not gone in detail but the girl (now my daughter in law) seemingly have no signs so far. I was ignorant previously. After his marriage I come to understand that vitiligo is hereditary. Kindly tell me what are the chances of my daughter in law getting a victim of vitiligo

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Asked for Male, 56 Years 3862 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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It is not necessary that a person who has history of vitiligo in the family to surely develop vitiligo. So please stop thinking about something you have no control over. There are no tests to find out ... Read More

Hi, my mom has vitiligo. Im completely normal. Im planning to get married this year. Whats are the chances of my kids getting vitiligo? Is it hereditary?

Asked for Male, 26 Years 404 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Please explain whether it is hereditary or not, in case yes how it is passed on and any cure if possible. Any chance of recovery.

Asked for Female, 50 Years 558 Views v

Dr. Krithishree Psychiatrist | Mangalore

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Every illnesses whether mental or physical ve some heritability. The extent of heritability depends on various factors. Healthy lifestyle is d only way to avoid such illnesses. Contact ur doctor if ... Read More

My paternal grandfather and his siblings died of heart attack at young age .and my paternal grandmother had hole in her heart.does it pose a risk?...can all this be hereditary?...iam worried

Asked for Female, 19 Years 128 Views v

Dr. Anand Chopda Cardiologist | Bangalore

Can be heriditary ... Read More

My paternal grandfather and all his siblings had heart problems.they all died at young age.my paternal grandmother also had heart problems.so is it hereditary or genetic?...is it risky for me?...iam scared

Asked for Female, 19 Years 88 Views v

Dr. Anand Chopda Cardiologist | Bangalore

What was the heart problem. It can be genetic.Can be risky. ... Read More

My paternal grandfather and his siblings all died at young age due to heart attack.my paternal grandmother had hole in her heart.are those problems genetic or hereditary?iam scared

Asked for Female, 19 Years 191 Views v

Dr. Anand Chopda Cardiologist | Bangalore

It can be genetic. What was the problem they had. ... Read More

Hi I have got one marriage proposal..girls mom has bloodlines problem which is hereditary. Her mother and mama got this problem.Is there any chance that problem to show in my family after marriage?

Asked for Male, 32 Years 162 Views v

Dr. A K Goel Ophthalmologist | Moradabad

Mother and mama got it from paternal side or maternal side. ... Read More

Both my parents had cancer, and we lost them because of this disease. Are there any precautions that me and my brother should take? Is cancer hereditary?

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My paternal grandfather and all his siblings had heart problems,all died in young age.my paternal grandmother had heart problem.so can it be genetic or hereditary?...should it be a cause of concern for me? should I get myself examined?

Asked for Female, 19 Years 66 Views v

Dr. Rajni Sharma Cardiologist | Delhi

Can cardiac problems do run in families, get evaluated by cardiologist ... Read More

Hi. I am 37 years old...I am suffering from vitiligo for last 12 years...and I am already under allopathic treatment since then...I am taking my oral medicines regularly and using my ointments on patches regularly but my patches is not stable since now. I am also taking immune suppression medicine in Good doses but no positive response. Now I wan

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Asked for Male, 34 Years 71 Views v

Dr. Vivekanand Bharat Ubale Ayurvedic General Medicine | Pune

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Hello, Thank you for explaining your condition in detail. I understand how difficult it can be to deal with Vitiligo for such a long time, especially when you have been taking regular treatment but st ... Read More

Hi. My queries are as follows; (1)I want to know ,if there is any role of Vit B12 in color formation in case of vitiligo? (2)Apart from Vit B12 what are others vitamins that play vital role in color formation in case of vitiligo?? (3) Pls share brand names of vit B12 tablets? (4) Is vit B12, cobalamin and Methylcobalamin same?

Asked for Male, 34 Years 80 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hi my sister is suffering from vitiligo during her pregnancy.we confused abt treatment.can anyone plz tell me what kind of treatment is suitable for her

Asked for Female, 33 Years 153 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have suddenly developed white patches under my eyes, it looks like Vitiligo but a doctor said it could also be Post Inflammatory Hypopigmentation. I also have a history of scalp psoriasis and it's been coming on and off for a long time. There is no itching or irritation on the white patches and they feel smoother and lighter when I touch it com

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Asked for Male, 34 Years 413 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hi I saw a patch on right leg is this vitiligo I'm worried ?

Asked for Male, 26 Years 108 Views v

Dr. Khushboo Sethia Dermatologist | Bangalore

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It could be igh or vitiligo. Consult dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment can be planned accordingly. ... Read More

Is this vitiligo ??? I saw this on my cheek i have circled it please do check and say what is this???

Asked for Male, 23 Years 444 Views v

Dr. Sneh Sheth General Physician | Mumbai

Key features of a vitiligo patch: Color: Milky white or chalk-white. Borders: Usually well-defined; may be smooth or irregular. Shape: Often round, oval, or map-like. Surface: Normal texture (not rais ... Read More

Is this thing vitiligo ?? I saw it there on my cheek ?? I am not able to underatand please say is it vitiligo ???

Asked for Male, 20 Years 175 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Tacrotor 0.1% for vitiligo oitment, since corona injection i suffer vitiligo, so please suggest tacrotor oitment

Asked for Male, 57 Years 76 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hello My age is 38 years. I have vitiligo problem since last 20 years Nov 2024 I delivered my baby at time of discharge proscribed me calcium tablet veba plus. And ferrofit at night once in day 3 month During this 3 month I notice my vitiligo patches disappear because of i consume tablet veba plus in containe of zinc and copper for malenian synta

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Asked for Female, 38 Years 120 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have had vitiligo for over 15 years, took medicine over a long period of time and slight control for new patches but couldn't recover completely. Now I have not taken any medicine for more than 2 years and observed a few new patches behind the ear one side only. A few old patches are still there since more than 8-10 ears (Groin area having dia o

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Asked for Male, 30 Years 95 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Sir / madam I have vitiligo problem I m breastfeeding mother can take babchi internal consuming is okay or arogyavardhni vati

Asked for Female, 38 Years 84 Views v

Dr Avinash Bharti General Physician | Aurangabad

âmedication should be mild in pregnancy and in lactation period. â for your health issue you need to take ayurvedic medication to increase immunity and for vitiligo. â Proper investigation wil ... Read More

Sir/madam I have vitiligo problem last 15 years It start too much itching on leg and hand and sking become white vitiligo start In between year mild mild itching and start smaller area white Now day too much itching any time a day nose area and ear area skin become white vitiligo any medicine for itching controlling permanently my baby is small 4

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Asked for Female, 38 Years 134 Views v

Dr. Ch Bikash Dermatologist | Shillong

Please consult directly for medications safe in lactation ... Read More

I have vitiligo since my birth. I have tried multiple doctors for it and all types of medicines to reduce it's effect, some medicines have worked in the starting but later it stopped. I studied online that it cannot be cured. So, I came across benoquin cream to apply on my pigmented areas to gain same colour as of vitiligo. Can I apply it? Or is th

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Asked for Female, 25 Years 104 Views v

Dr. Ch Bikash Dermatologist | Shillong

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It’s is not meant to gain colour It is to remove colour from the pigmented areas only This is used when almost the whole skin is involved with vitiligo and the patient wishes to get rid of the pigmen ... Read More

4 year girl is having vitiligo from last year.we started homeopathy treatment. She has patch on shoulder and on one eye .Her shoulder patch is gone but new patches developing near eye and orginal patch on eye is increasing. Is it temporary increase ?

Asked for Female, 4 Years 175 Views v

Dr. Karakala Deepti Reddy Homoeopath | Hyderabad

In the case of young children growth changes causes appearance of new patches. Needs to reasess the case once again and can be treated accordingly. Consult for further evaluation ... Read More

My mother has vitiligo (white patches on skin) issue in body parts like face, hands and legs from last 5 years. Is there any cure for this disease?

Asked for Male, 0 Years 2379 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Nandwana Dermatologist | Noida

Specific medication is available for treatment of your concern. Kindly consult online with pictures for proper treatment and guidance. ... Read More

I want to know why my vitiligo patches are lighter because when it was started I had a darker white patches but now I also have a some other develop patches but they patches are in a lighter white colour . So i want to know is it my lighter patches of vitiligo will become fully white And i also have alot of pimples; black heads and white heads so

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Asked for Female, 15 Years 423 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Nandwana Dermatologist | Noida

Specific medication is available for treatment of your skin condition. Connect online for proper assessment and detailed prescription. ... Read More

I am Premraj. I am not even having a single dot of vitiligo in my body . But I am having a fear and overthinking may be I will have these. In my family my mother is suffering from vitiligo and my father doesn't have it. Actually my mother parents also didn't have it. My mother is suffering from thyroid. And I just overthink about it.So please cons

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Asked for Male, 19 Years 133 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

1/1 people found this helpful

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My daughter is 3.5 years old. Weight 15kg height 3ft 4inches. She is suffering from vitiligo from past 4months. Currently she has been taking Narrow Band UVB targeted phototherapy. We have seen significant improvement in her white patches. White Patches are located ok back, under arm, forearms, abdomen, knuckles, toes. My query here is how can we s

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Asked for Female, 32 Years 939 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Recently detected vitiligo ,need best doctor reference for treatment in Mumbai or anywhere in India for guaranteed treatment.

Asked for Male, 20 Years 274 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I am suffering from vitiligo...plz suggest me a proper advise on this like treatment and medicines..what should I eat or not in this condition.

Asked for Female, 25 Years 153 Views v

Dr. Yogendra Singh General Physician | New Delhi

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero four four five one one two nine nine. ... Read More

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Is vitiligo hereditary

Father of my 26 years old daughter-in-law has vitiligo. Recently she have noticed a white patch on her back. Kindly suggest

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Hi, my mom has vitiligo. Im completely normal. Im planning to get married this year. Whats are the chances of my kids getting vitiligo? Is it hereditary?

Please explain whether it is hereditary or not, in case yes how it is passed on and any cure if possible. Any chance of recovery.

My paternal grandfather and his siblings died of heart attack at young age .and my paternal grandmother had hole in her heart.does it pose a risk?...can all this be hereditary?...iam worried

My paternal grandfather and all his siblings had heart problems.they all died at young age.my paternal grandmother also had heart problems.so is it hereditary or genetic?...is it risky for me?...iam scared

My paternal grandfather and his siblings all died at young age due to heart attack.my paternal grandmother had hole in her heart.are those problems genetic or hereditary?iam scared

Hi I have got one marriage proposal..girls mom has bloodlines problem which is hereditary. Her mother and mama got this problem.Is there any chance that problem to show in my family after marriage?

Both my parents had cancer, and we lost them because of this disease. Are there any precautions that me and my brother should take? Is cancer hereditary?

My paternal grandfather and all his siblings had heart problems,all died in young age.my paternal grandmother had heart problem.so can it be genetic or hereditary?...should it be a cause of concern for me? should I get myself examined?

Hi my sister is suffering from vitiligo during her pregnancy.we confused abt treatment.can anyone plz tell me what kind of treatment is suitable for her

Hi I saw a patch on right leg is this vitiligo I'm worried ?

Is this vitiligo ??? I saw this on my cheek i have circled it please do check and say what is this???

Is this thing vitiligo ?? I saw it there on my cheek ?? I am not able to underatand please say is it vitiligo ???

Tacrotor 0.1% for vitiligo oitment, since corona injection i suffer vitiligo, so please suggest tacrotor oitment

Sir / madam I have vitiligo problem I m breastfeeding mother can take babchi internal consuming is okay or arogyavardhni vati

4 year girl is having vitiligo from last year.we started homeopathy treatment. She has patch on shoulder and on one eye .Her shoulder patch is gone but new patches developing near eye and orginal patch on eye is increasing. Is it temporary increase ?

My mother has vitiligo (white patches on skin) issue in body parts like face, hands and legs from last 5 years. Is there any cure for this disease?

Recently detected vitiligo ,need best doctor reference for treatment in Mumbai or anywhere in India for guaranteed treatment.

I am suffering from vitiligo...plz suggest me a proper advise on this like treatment and medicines..what should I eat or not in this condition.

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