Will vitiligo infect the next generation

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My girlfriend and I met when we were in college. We have been in love for five years. Just last year, I found a lot of white spots on her arm. He said it was a skin disease, and he didn't understand it. Later, it developed more and more, even on the neck. Last month, we went to check it was vitiligo, but we are going to get married and have children. Let's talk about vitiligo Will the wind infect the next generation

Will vitiligo infect the next generation

First: This vitiligo does not belong to infectious diseases, the probability of genetic vitiligo, generally about 5%

Second: vitiligo is not contagious, it has heredity, but it is not the main cause of the disease. According to statistics, heredity accounts for about 3-5% of its incidence rate. Simple genetic factors do not necessarily lead to vitiligo, vitiligo in the genetic background, the combination of internal and external factors, the interaction of various factors will lead to the emergence of vitiligo.

Third: vitiligo has a certain genetic background, which may be caused by an autosomal dominant gene abnormality, but from the perspective of genetics, heredity is only a factor in the pathogenesis of vitiligo. In addition, environmental factors (including lifestyle, work, learning environment, eating habits, mental state, air, water and so on) also play an important role. Generally, the disease can only occur under the conditions of genetic and environmental factors.

matters needing attention

Vitiligo is a common skin disease with a variety of causes, stubborn condition and troublesome treatment. However, patients should not be treated blindly. They must choose a regular vitiligo hospital for scientific and effective treatment under the guidance of experienced doctors and do a good job in disease care.