i have psoriasis at about 40% entire body. not just here and there, but almost entire front and back torso area face 1/3 fore arm, down both legs. so my questions is what is the chance my child to be (wife still pregnant) will be born with or get it in it's early life.
please real answers no jokes ok, it scared my wife thinking about it last night
2007-02-06 10:54:39 · 8 answers · asked by drakelungx 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Well, psoriasis is a genetic condition, so your child could catch it. The good news, is the baby might not get it, and if it does, may not get it as severley as you have it. The better news is that medecine is advancing, so there will be more ways for your child to manage it during its lifetime.
Don't worry about this. You can't stop it from happening, and I am sure your baby will be nice and healthy.
2007-02-06 11:03:38 · answer #1 · answered by amberpatience 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Psoriasis is an inherited skin disorder. If you inherit the gene recessively you will not have physical evidence of it. If you inherit the gene dominantly you will have evidence of the disease, as you do and as I do. I don't know if genetic testing covers psoriasis yet or not. I am one of four children in my family and only I have the dominant gene, or so it seems. Both of my children were born before the gene expressed itself (what a way to say before I broke out). I believe my mother carried the gene. As you know there's no cure but there are new therapies. If your child should show signs of psoriasis take him to a dermatologist. If you happen to live near enough to a university connected hospital or medical center, that would be the best place. No possible treatment would be missed. Psoriasis is a very sad thing and of course you hope your baby won't be affected but you will love your precious little baby and the love you get back is marvelous! Go on the internet and do a search of psoriasis and infants or young children. You probably have your pediatrician chosen - be sure he/she knows about your concerns. Neither of my children had evidence of psoriasis by the way if that helps any. Have a wonderful baby and don't worry.
2007-02-06 11:16:49 · answer #2 · answered by firstyearbabyboomer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 14:25:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, I understand why you are upset, but iof it is passed down it wouldn't be the worst thing. They are coming out everyday with newer medicines and ways to minimize the effects of Psoriasis. I think it's about a 30% chance if I remember correctly. If both parents have it it would be a 60% chance. Check out www.womenshelp.net for the exact percentage. It is on one of their links I belive on the home page. I know going to tanning beds for a half hour 3 times a week will also minimize the effects of psoriasis by ALOT. There are more hints on the links there.
Good Luck!
2007-02-07 06:49:44 · answer #4 · answered by Tricia B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RE: my question deals with psoriasis. What are the chances it can be passed from parent to child?
i have psoriasis at about 40% entire body. not just here and there, but almost entire front and back torso area face 1/3 fore arm, down both legs. so my questions is what is the chance my child to be (wife still pregnant) will be born with or get it in it's early life. please real answers no jokes ok, it scared my wife thinking about it last night
2015-09-02 06:24:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-08-17 10:21:27 · answer #6 · answered by Star 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since it is genetic it is quite possible that your baby will have it. Hopefully not. I have psoriasis and my father has psoriasis but my older sister does not. Hopefully your child won't get it but if he/she does I hope it isn't that bad! Congrats on the baby!
2007-02-06 11:30:18 · answer #7 · answered by Jennifer M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im also wondering this myself. I have psoriasis on my back chest most of my face, scalp and some other spots on my legs...its horrible. thats one reason im owrried about having children. but i will do so in confidence that they wont and just pray for the best!!
2007-02-08 21:51:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋