355: Is It Just Bad Genes? (What Are The Causes Of Eczema + Psoriasis On Skin) w/ Dr. Ian Myles

Do you have eczema or psoriasis because “you got bad genes”? Doctors often say these conditions are larely genetic—but is that really true?

In this episode, Dr. Ian Myles, head of the Epithelial Therapeutics Unit at the NIH, joins me to unpack why blaming genes oversimplifies what’s really going on on the skin. From environmental triggers and microbiome imbalances to nutrient deficiencies and chemical exposures—there’s far more at play than just your DNA.

We also explore how modern genetics may have misled how doctors approach treating chronic conditions which is detailed in his book Gattaca Has Fallen. If you’ve ever felt dismissed by the “it’s genetic” explanation, this one’s for you.

⭐️Mentioned in This Episode:

- Find Dr. Ian Myles online - https://www.niaid.nih.gov/research/ian-myles-md-mph 

- Gattaca Has Fallen (book) - https://www.amazon.com/GATTACA-HAS-FALLEN-Population-Genetics/dp/B0CK3VCV6Y 

- Join in the conversation with Jennifer at http://instagram.com/jenniferfugo 

- Stop My Rashes FREE eGuide - https://www.skinterrupt.com/stopmyrashes-pod

- Fix your skin using Jennifer’s method (trusted by 900+ skin rash warriors)! Get started NOW 👉https://www.skinterrupt.com/srrdiy-pod 

- Want personalized help to fix your skin? Get started here with Jennifer’s virtual clinic 👉https://www.skinterrupt.com/gethelp-pod (We work with clients worldwide!)

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