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Immune System
Immune System
How does psoriasis affect the immune system
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member said:
I thought that’s what it meant until I did research. Evidently the way it effects the body is when I get sick, it attacks my skin cells.
posted about 1 year ago
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member said:
Yes and they call it an autoimmune disease but they say it starts in the gut. Terribly confusing isn’t it. Take care
posted about 1 year ago
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member said:
Yes and actually I’m not sure but maybe it’s caused from the immune system. Your immunities are lower because of it.
posted about 1 year ago
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member said:
As I understand it, it is an auto-immune disease so essentially- I make me sick! My immune system is overactive and reacts to non-threats as if they were life threatening. And the reaction is warped to begin with so of no positive value at all.
posted about 1 year ago
