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Originally Posted by Rockster's Mom They say its not genetic, but when your grandfather, mother, sister, you, and a 1st cousin (all on the same side of the family) have it makes you wonder. |
actually, susceptibility to eczema
is genetic. frequently, it's associated with a family history of allergic conditions such as hay fever and asthma, however, environmental factors may trigger this disease.
here's an article you may find informative:
The Genetics of Atopy and Atopic Eczema
James A. MacLean, MD; Frank J. Eidelman, MD
Arch Dermatol. 2001;137:1474-1476.
http://archderm.ama-assn.org/cgi/con...ct/137/11/1474
ETA: another link
The genetics of psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and atopic dermatitis
Anne M. Bowcock1,* and William O.C.M. Cookson
http://hmg.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/co...13/suppl_1/R43