Developed vitiligo only during pregnancy, will the child have potential existence

Patient's question:

I developed vitiligo only during pregnancy. Could there be a potential genetic predisposition to vitiligo in my child, such as inheriting genes for vitiligo? Are there any methods to prevent my child from developing vitiligo? Kunming

Doctor's answer:

Vitiligo has a certain genetic component, but the inheritance probability is very low. Since vitiligo was only developed during the breastfeeding period, from a genetic perspective, the child will not inherit vitiligo. However, if breastfeeding occurs during this period, caution must be exercised when choosing treatment methods for vitiligo. The child relies on milk for nutrition, and if a vitiligo patient takes medication, many of the active ingredients can be absorbed by the child through breast milk, potentially affecting the child's development. It is recommended to consult a regular hospital and follow the doctor's advice.