Vitiligo risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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Autoimmune diseases and a family history of vitiligo are considered risk factors for developing this condition. Someone that has a relative with vitiligo has an increase risk of developing the disease and also having an earlier onset.