Can i have it too???

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Leveque2
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by Leveque2 on Mon Aug 14, 2017 4:18 pm

Can i have it too???

Hi,
My late dad was affected from this illness from his late 30's but was badly affected in his late 60's but as he was white skin it didn't affected him so much i would say.But he got helped from his doctor.
Would like to know if me as a daughter can i have it too?
Found a little white patch on my neck the other day and got me worried and am not white skin.
Kind regards,
M.

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Dr Anjali Mahto
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by Dr Anjali Mahto on Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:45 pm

Re: Can i have it too???

Many thanks for taking the time to post a question. Someone else has also asked if vitiligo is hereditary and i am going to post my response below:

Vitiligo can run in families but the inheritance pattern is complicated as there are multiple causative factors involved. Variations in over 30 genes occurring in different combinations have been associated with an increased risk of developing vitiligo and about 20% of people with this condition will have a close family member that is also affected.

I hope this helps and best wishes,

Anjali
Dr Anjali Mahto
Consultant Dermatologist and British Skin Foundation spokesperson
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Leveque2
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by Leveque2 on Wed Aug 16, 2017 10:44 pm

Re: Can i have it too???

Hi,

Many thanks in replying to my question Dr Anjali Mahto.

I've got a very bad feeling about this white patch.It began a small thing like this on the right ankle of my late dad and with years it took over his whole body.

I guess a visit to my Gp very soon is needed.

But is this an illness that we can treat right now and prevent it to be worse if i really got it ?

Kind regards,

M.

Leveque2
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by Leveque2 on Wed Aug 16, 2017 11:09 pm

Re: Can i have it too???

Hi

Just read the other posts and I've got my answer now.

Many thanks.

Kind regards,

M.

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