family history

[kellyl]

I was diagnosed with psoriasis at 10 and pa at 17. I've always been covered during the winter. I've done meth. and steroids. I didn't have much luck. Anyway, I have a 15 month old son. I just read the other messages about how severe p in babies can be. I never new p could be in the mouth and throat. I had no idea this could be more than a skin condition. My question is..Is there a family history of p in these cases? I have to admit, reading these messages made me worry about my own son, especially since my p has been so severe. Any input on this? Thanks, Kellyl

[Shana Hansen]

Dear Kellyl,

As far as family history in our case my husbands mother's cousin has some psoriasis, and on my side my grandfather's brother had a slight case of scalp psor. So when Lillian was born with this rash we didn't have a clue what it was and only found a family link after lots of digging. But of course Lillian's case seems to be a bit unusual. We are still having genetic studies done and they are finding out some interesting things. Her derm went to a conference recently and there was a doctor who is doing studies on the conexion26 gene linked to psor., well that is the same gene that when has abnormalities causes deafness which my daughter is. So anyway I think it is just the luck of the draw as to what you will have and your son might be just fine. Lets cross our fingers anyway. Good luck.
Shana