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Can niacinamide trigger vitiligo? Is it safe to use if someone has a family history of vitiligo?

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Hello, dermatologist experts. Since niacinamide is a brightening ingredient. Is it safe to use on skin with vitiligo? And if someone doesn't have vitiligo, but has a family history of vitiligo is it safe to use it? Basically can niacinamide trigger vitiligo? I would really appreciate if a doctor would answer this question. Thank you

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