Inheritance and Genetics of Psoriasis

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Inheritance of Psoriasis:

Questions and Answers About Psoriasis: NIAMS (Excerpt)

In about one-third of the cases, psoriasis is inherited. Researchers are studying large families affected by psoriasis to identify a gene or genes that cause the disease. (Genes govern every bodily function and determine the inherited traits passed from parent to child.) (Source: excerpt from Questions and Answers About Psoriasis: NIAMS)

Understanding Autoimmune Disease: NIAID (Excerpt)

Psoriasis often runs in families. (Source: excerpt from Understanding Autoimmune Disease: NIAID)

Psoriasis: NWHIC (Excerpt)

In some cases, psoriasis is inherited. Researchers are studying large families affected by psoriasis to identify a gene or genes associated with the disease. (Source: excerpt from Psoriasis: NWHIC)

About inheritance and genetics:

Inheritance of Psoriasis refers to whether the condition is inherited from your parents or "runs" in families. The level of inheritance of a condition depends on how important genetics are to the disease. Strongly genetic diseases are usually inherited, partially genetic diseases are sometimes inherited, and non-genetic diseases are not inherited. For general information, see Introduction to Genetics.

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