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Vitiligo appears to be an acquired condition and may appear at any age. There is an increased rate of the condition in some families.The cause of vitiligo is unknown, but autoimmunity may be a factor.

Source:ADAM

Date:July 11, 2008

Vitiligo

Vitiligo is a disorder with complex causes. People with vitiligo seem to inherit a genetic predisposition for the disorder, and the appearance of disorder can be brought on by a variety of precipitating causes.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

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