My Dad has psoriasis does this mean I will get it too, one I'm his age? (I'm a 16yr old girl, hes 53)?

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And also are there any ways of preventing it, for example drinking lots of water or moisterising daily?

I think my dad has only had it for about a month. I don't think hes had it before, but I'm not 100% sure...

Answer 1

YES - There are possibilities -

Genes: There also is a genetic component associated with psoriasis. Approximately one-third of people who develop psoriasis have at least one family member with the condition.
Researchers have identified genes that cause psoriasis. These genes determine how a person’s immune system reacts. These genes can cause psoriasis or another immune-mediated condition, such as rheumatoid arthritis or type 1 diabetes. The risk of developing psoriasis or another immune-mediated condition, especially diabetes or Crohn’s disease, increases when a close blood relative has psoriasis.

Family History. Some people who have a family history of psoriasis never develop this condition. Research indicates that a “trigger” is needed. Stress, skin injuries, a strep infection, certain medications, and sunburn are some of the known potential triggers. Medications that can trigger psoriasis are anti-malarial drugs, beta-blockers (medication used to treat high blood pressure and heart conditions), and lithium. Dermatologists have seen psoriasis suddenly appear after a person takes one of these medications, gets a strep infection, or experiences another trigger.

Possible Prevention : Keep your body clean and take bath atleaset twice daily in all weather conditions. Take lot of liquids and water.

Treatment Advances Improve Outlook :
With the emergence of several new therapies, including the biologic agents, more people are experiencing substantial improvements and reporting a greatly improved quality of life.

However DONOT get worried unnecessarily now itself.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

RE: My Dad has psoriasis does this mean I will get it too, one I'm his age? (I'm a 16yr old girl, hes 53)?
And also are there any ways of preventing it, for example drinking lots of water or moisterising daily?

Answer 4

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My Dad has psoriasis does this mean I will get it too, one I'm his age? (I'm a 16yr old girl, hes 53)?
And also are there any ways of preventing it, for example drinking lots of water or moisterising daily?

Answer 5

Psoriasis tends to run in families and it usually appears between the ages of 15 and 35.

One way researchers have been able to learn about the role genes play is by looking at families who have the disease. About 2 percent of the population has psoriasis. But if you have a brother or sister with psoriasis, you have a 50 percent risk of eventually developing the disease if both parents have the disease, a 16 percent risk if one parent has the disease and an 8 percent risk if neither parent is affected.

Answer 6

My dad got psoriasis, even tho none of his family had it or got it. I'm 15 now and am noticing patches of dry skin on my face and hair flakes like my dad has.

Answer 7

If your dad has it then yes, you can definitely get it. it is genetic. Not only that but you can have an "outbreak" any time. Not just when you reach his age. You can try to prevent it but I doubt, if you are going to get it, that your attempts will work to prevent every "outbreak". Me and my dad both have it, It's not the end of the world,

Answer 8

no but u might it is a heredity passed problem my dad me and one of my daughters have it but my other daughter doesn't but may have it later or pass it to her kids or it can skip a generation to their kids my dad didn't show signs until years after i did at 14 my daughter didn't have it until she was 9 shes now 19 there is know way that i know of to prevent it or completely cure it lots of ways to treat it most common is moisturizing daily

Answer 9

Drinking water would help but there a lot of different things that coinside with having the disease

Answer 10

how long has your Dad had it? I thought psoriasis shows up pretty early in life and would think you would already have it if you were going to.