Many psoriasis patients have this questions - is psoriasis hereditary ? My children may have psoriasis ? Today Beijing Meidi Psoriasis Hospital will tell you answer .
Psoriasis, as you know, is a chronic skin condition which is autoimmune,
meaning the body attacks the skin, leading to red, itching, and scaling spots on
the skin. Psoriasis does have a strong genetic component. For example, about 40%
of people with psoriasis have family members with psoriasis. However, there are
also cases of psoriasis that occur without any family history. What this means
is that, although there is definitely a genetic component, there is no guarantee
that a person will develop psoriasis just because of genetics. There are
numerous environmental factors, including various infections, smoking, and other
factors, that can serve as triggers to bring psoriasis out in a person. In
short, we can say that your child is likely to be at higher risk of developing
psoriasis given the fact that you suffer from the condition. However, they may
not develop the condition. The best thing that you will be able to do for your
child is make sure that they have regular visits with their pediatrician. Make
sure that, after your child is born, you mention to the pediatrician your
personal history of psoriasis. At your child's regular visits, they will look
for signs of psoriasis as well as ensure that your child is otherwise generally
healthy.
