Why Children And Adolescents Get Vitiligo

1. Genetics: Vitiligo can run in families, suggesting a genetic predisposition.

2. Autoimmune disorders: Children and adolescents with autoimmune disorders, such as thyroid disease or alopecia, are more likely to develop vitiligo.

3. Neural factors: Nerve damage or dysfunction in the neural pathways that control skin pigmentation can lead to the development of vitiligo in children and adolescents.

4. Oxidative stress: Vitiligo is thought to be caused by an imbalance between the production of reactive oxygen species and the body's ability to neutralize them, leading to oxidative stress.

5. Exposure to chemicals: Exposure to certain chemicals, such as hydrogen peroxide or phenols, can trigger vitiligo in children and adolescents.

6. Sunburn: Prolonged or severe sunburn can damage the melanocytes, the cells that produce skin pigment, leading to the development of vitiligo.