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Question: Hello Doctor
I had vitiligo on my face during my childhood.
I had a lot of treatments for that and now it is cured to about 80%. Have attached my photograph herewith.
I just want to know if there are any possibilities that my children would get this kind of disease?
I have an idea of marrying my cousin (close relative - my father's sister's daughter). Will this increase the probability of my child getting this for genetic reasons.
Please explain me on how to handle this.
I had vitiligo on my face during my childhood.
I had a lot of treatments for that and now it is cured to about 80%. Have attached my photograph herewith.
I just want to know if there are any possibilities that my children would get this kind of disease?
I have an idea of marrying my cousin (close relative - my father's sister's daughter). Will this increase the probability of my child getting this for genetic reasons.
Please explain me on how to handle this.
Brief Answer:
Consanguinity increase the chances of vitiligo in progeny
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I have gone through your query and I have understood it.
Vitiligo has a genetic link, however the inheritance pattern is complex. Marrying a close relative i.e consanguinity does increase chances of vitiligo in progeny.
However, I cannot give you the exact number as to what would be the chances of your children developing vitiligo.
Regards
Consanguinity increase the chances of vitiligo in progeny
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I have gone through your query and I have understood it.
Vitiligo has a genetic link, however the inheritance pattern is complex. Marrying a close relative i.e consanguinity does increase chances of vitiligo in progeny.
However, I cannot give you the exact number as to what would be the chances of your children developing vitiligo.
Regards
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