utoimmune condition: The body’s immune system malfunctions and destroys the skin’s pigment cells (melanocytes). This is considered the most important cause.
Genetic factors: If someone in the family (father, mother, siblings) has vitiligo, the risk of developing it is higher.
Neurological factors: It is believed that certain toxins released by the nerves destroy the pigment cells.
Oxidative stress: Certain chemical reactions that occur within cells lead to cell damage.
Injuries and sun: Vitiligo can also occur in some people after severe burns, sunburn, or injuries to the skin.
