Genetic link

[missisabel]

Hello, I was wondering if there is a genetic link in rosacea? My partner has it but I don't, so I was wondering if our future children are more likely to get it.

[Dr Anton Alexandroff]

Hello. Thank you for your question. Rosacea can run in family but not very often and it is difficult to know exact mechanism of inheritance. In general rosacea is very common - 10% of UK population is affected by rosacea (especially fair skin people).
I hope this is helpful.

With best wishes,

Dr Anton Alexandroff FRCP(UK) PhD CCT(Derm) FRSM FAAD
Consultant Dermatologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer
Harley Street, Cambridge, Leicester and Bedford

http://www.alexandroff.org.uk