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White patches in skin are genetic scar or not? Is there any chance to continue this white patches from grand father?
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White patches. (hypopigmentation) are of various kinds. Physical (clinical) examination is required by a skin specialist for any comments.
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If it is vitiligo then yes there is a strong genetic tendency and can be passed on even from great grandparents.
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