Is it true that my quality of life will be affected by vitiligo? Key points • Vitiligo may impair one’s quality of life mainly because it is poorly understood in many communities. 

I have vitiligo: will my children have vitiligo too? Key points • Be optimistic! If you have vitiligo, most probably your children will not have vitiligo. • Genetic component in vitiligo is weak and quite inconsistent.

What causes vitiligo? Key points • The cause of vitiligo is unknown. • There are different types of vitiligo. • The different types could have different origins and causes. • The most widespread forms of vitiligo seem to be related to the immune system disorder with production of antibodies