What causes vitiligo on the calf?

Dr. Addison Mitchell
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2025-05-02 13:02:09
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Vitiligo on the leg is more considered and genetic factors, mental factors, oxidative stress factors and other related factors.
1, genetic factors
vitiligo incidence has a family aggregation tendency, research shows that the disease is a polygenic genetic disease, about half of the patients 'relatives will also occur vitiligo.
2, mental factors
Excessive stress will lead to increased catecholamine release, inhibit the synthesis of black, thus forming white spots on the legs.
3, oxidative stress system
disorders will cause peroxide aggregation, damage to melanocytes, and ultimately cause vitiligo.