Skin Health Blog

Something that could change the way you think about your health and your skin. You may have heard that atopic dermatitis (eczema) or other skin conditions run in families, and maybe you’ve even been told that it’s just something you have to live with. But what if I told you that’s not entirely true?

Her story is one of nature’s most fascinating tales, and it might just change the way you think about your own potential—especially if you’re asking, “Is my eczema or skin issue all just genetic?”

It’s a question that many people ask when faced with a family history of cancer. If your parents or grandparents had cancer, does that mean you are destined to develop it too? The short answer is not necessarily. While genetics play a role in disease risk, the emerging science of epigenetics shows us that your lifestyle and environment have a significant impact on how your genes behave.