Will children of vitiligo patients inherit it if they marry the next generation?

Patient's question:

Will children of vitiligo patients inherit it to the next generation if they get married? (The children of the patients have not been found to be sick)

Doctor's answer:

Got vitiligo, it won't be inherited by children. Vitiligo is a pigmentation disorder caused by acquired melanin loss, primarily characterized by localized skin depigmentation that gradually expands, with clear boundaries, smooth surface, and no scaling. There are dozens of causes of vitiligo, and different treatment methods are implemented based on the different underlying causes.

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