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Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.

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Psoriasis causes

Introduction

Overview

Overview

There are no established causes of psoriasis. The development of psoriasis is secondary to a combination of genes and exposure to specific external factors or triggers, which increase an individual’s risk of developing psoriasis. These risk factors lead to complex interactions between the genetics, immune system, and the environment. To view the factors which may increase one’s susceptibility to the development psoriasis, click here.

Causes

Causes

  • The development of psoriasis is secondary to a combination of genes and exposure to specific external factors or triggers, which increase an individual’s risk of developing psoriasis.
  • The presence of these risk factors may cause an activation of the immune system, which can lead to disease.

To view the factors which may increase one’s susceptibility to the development of psoriasis, click here.

References

References

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Syed Hassan A. Kazmi BSc, MD [2]