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This report reads your DNA and sorts every result into one of five plain-language groups, so you can see at a glance what deserves attention and what does not. Nothing here is a diagnosis. A flagged result means your genetics place you above or below the average person for that trait — a reason to ask a question, not a reason to worry.
Skin & Beauty — As we age, our skin starts to sag and develop wrinkles, our hair begins to gray and thin, and we long for the looks of our younger days. However, even those younger days can have issues like acne or eczema. Our skin is our biggest organ and exposed to the environment more than any other.
These are ordered by how closely they relate to your flagged results — not generic health advice. Marrow does not prescribe, dose, or tell you to take anything. Diet and lifestyle changes are listed first because they are yours to make. Anything you would swallow is listed separately, by name only, as something to raise with a clinician who knows your history and your medications.
Use the product daily, preferably after showering to enhance absorption, for at least several months to notice skin health improvements.
Apply a pea-sized amount of topical retinoid to clean, dry skin once every evening before moisturizing.
Choose a moisturizer suited for your skin type; for sensitive skin, opt for fragrance-free options.
Use consistently for several weeks to achieve the best results, and always follow the specific product instructions.
Identify foods that trigger negative reactions in your body, such as digestive issues, allergies, or headaches, and eliminate them from your diet entirely.
Limit direct sun exposure to early morning or late afternoon hours, ideally before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m., when UV rays are less intense.
To practice cupping therapy as part of your lifestyle, schedule sessions with a qualified therapist once or twice a TA month to address specific concerns or for general wellness.
Use the device for 10 to 20 minutes daily.
Avoid using very hot water to prevent skin dryness.
Avoid longer exposure as it increases the risk of skin cancer and premature aging.
Apply a topical niacinamide product, containing 2-5% niacinamide, to clean, dry skin once or twice daily.
These came up in the research behind your flagged results. They are listed by name so you can ask about them. Marrow is not recommending them, and gives no dose. Supplements interact with prescription medication and with each other — that conversation belongs with your clinician.
Of the 49 results in this package, these 8 came back furthest from the population average. Each one below explains what it is, where you sit, and which report it came from. Start here.
Identifying and avoiding contact with the allergen is the most effective strategy to manage allergic contact dermatitis.
Some preventive measures that may help include: Protective clothing: Wearing gloves or other protective clothing can help prevent skin contact with allergens.
Careful product selection: Opting for hypoallergenic More likely to have products and carefully reading labels to avoid known based on 16,669 allergens.
Named only. Marrow gives no dose and does not recommend these.
Key Takeaways: About 50-90% of differences in people's chances of developing acne may be due to genetics.
Around 85% of people develop acne between the ages of 12 and 24.
Risk factors include: sugary food, dairy, oily makeup, stress, and hormonal changes.
Named only. Marrow gives no dose and does not recommend these.
Key Takeaways: Your genetics plays a factor in developing hives through inflammation signaling and histamine levels.
Chronic hives are more common in women.
Risk factors include previous allergic reactions and your genetics.
Named only. Marrow gives no dose and does not recommend these.
Eyelid drooping is excess sagging of the upper eyelid.
The eyelid may be sitting lower than it should (ptosis) or drooping due to loose or excess skin (dermatochalasis).
About 60% of the differences in people’s eyelid drooping may be due to genetics.
Key Takeaways: Genes that affect excessive sweating may influence nerve function and chemical messengers.
Excessive sweating can impact quality of life and cause undue stress and anxiety.
If you have symptoms, you may want to consult your doctor to rule out other conditions.
Symptoms of squamous cell carcinoma include persistent, scaly red patches with irregular borders, open sores that may crust or bleed, an elevated growth with a central depression, or warts; these might itch or be painless.
Unlike benign skin blemishes, these lesions often do not heal without treatment.
Squamous cell carcinoma is usually caused by cumulative ultraviolet (UV) exposure over time; thus, protecting the skin from the sun and avoiding tanning beds are critical preventative measures.
Named only. Marrow gives no dose and does not recommend these.
triggers include: infections, weather, skin injuries, stress, cigarette smoke, alcohol abuse, steroid withdrawal.
About 2% of Americans have psoriasis, mostly appearing in younger and older adults.
Even though the condition is rare, people with high genetic risk should understand and be wary of potential triggers.
Not everything in a genetic report is a warning. These came back protective or better than average.
Key Takeaways: Gene variants involved in stretch marks formation may affect elastin and other skin proteins.
Other factors include being female, pregnancy, rapid growth or gaining/losing weight, steroid use, breast enlargement surgery, and African ancestry.
Stretch marks are a common condition starting in adolescence.
Symptoms of athlete's foot include itching, stinging, and burning sensations between the toes or on soles of the feet.
The skin may also flake, peel, and crack, sometimes leading to pain, swelling, and blisters.
A distinctive sign is a scaly, red rash that itches intensely, often accompanied by a foul odor.
Factors that might increase the risk of a staph infection include: Current or recent hospitalization Having medical devices (e.g., catheters or feeding tubes) Skin injuries or disorders Weakened immune system (e.g., HIV/AIDS, diabetes, or cancer) Practicing contact sports.
Living in crowded conditions (e.g., military barracks or correctional facilities) Genetic variations in immunity genes may slightly increase the susceptibility to staph infection or its complications.
However, factors other than genetics seem to play a much bigger role.
The remaining results, grouped by what they mean. Every one of these is explained in full — with the genes and variants behind it — in the technical version of this report.
Genetics is a predisposition, not a verdict. The single most useful thing you can do with this document is take it to a clinician and talk through the flagged findings — especially any that line up with symptoms you already have or conditions that run in your family. Nothing here changes: your DNA is the same at 60 as it is today, so this report does not expire.
Genotyping was performed on DNA extracted from a buccal (cheek) swab using a genome-wide array. Results are derived from peer-reviewed genome-wide association data and, where applicable, published clinical guidelines. Each report was scored independently against its own reference set. Percentile figures describe where your result sits relative to a reference population.
This is a laboratory-developed test. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Genotyping does not detect all variants in the genes assessed; the absence of a flagged result does not exclude risk. Predisposition is probabilistic and is modified by environment, lifestyle, ancestry and family history. Results must be interpreted by a qualified healthcare professional and must not be used alone to diagnose, treat, or alter any medication regimen. Marrow does not recommend, prescribe, or dose any supplement or medication.
| Performing laboratory | Gene by Gene, Ltd. |
| Laboratory address | 1445 North Loop West, Suite 760, Houston, TX 77008 |
| CLIA certification | CLIA #45D1102202 |
| CAP accreditation | CAP #7212851 · accredited through 7 October 2027 |
| Laboratory Director | Feng Zhou, PhD, MB(ASCP) |
| Specimen type | Buccal (cheek) swab — genomic DNA |
| Accession | MRW-26-6A1D14 |
| Date reported | 29 July 2026 |
This specimen was tested at Gene by Gene, Ltd., 1445 North Loop West, Suite 760, Houston, TX 77008, under CLIA #45D1102202 and CAP #7212851. Laboratory Director: Feng Zhou, PhD, MB(ASCP). Marrow Health is not a clinical laboratory and does not perform testing; Marrow prepares and delivers this report from data produced by the performing laboratory named above. Report generated 29 July 2026 · Accession MRW-26-6A1D14 · © 2026 Marrow Health.