My adult son inherited my rosacea and he's angry about it - not just having it, but that I 'gave' it to him, and family dinners have become tense because certain foods trigger both of us but we handle it so differently. I avoid triggers religiously while he eats whatever he wants and then gets frustrated when his face flares up, and I feel guilty and helpless watching him struggle with something I understand but can't fix.
More people experience this than they realize.
Inherited skin conditions carry emotional weight beyond the physical symptoms, creating complex dynamics of blame, guilt, and different coping strategies within families.
“Where Are You with Skin dermatology and appearance?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
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