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My sister and i have freckles, what are the chances of our children having freckles and around what age will they start to show?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

50 percent: Inheritance of ephelides (freckles) is determined by an autosomal dominant gene. Ephelides are more common in fair-haired individuals, appear first during preschool (3-4) years.

Answered 3/17/2014

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