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Psoriasis itself doesn’t directly cause scarring. Scars form when the inner layers of your skin are damaged, leading to the formation of collagen fibers, which are thicker and less flexible than normal skin. However, if you constantly pick at or scratch your psoriasis plaques, this action may damage the skin and make it Show Full Answer

Psoriasis itself doesn’t directly cause scarring. Scars form when the inner layers of your skin are damaged, leading to the formation of collagen fibers, which are thicker and less flexible than normal skin. However, if you constantly pick at or scratch your psoriasis plaques, this action may damage the skin and make it thicker, potentially leading to scarring. It's important to avoid picking or scratching to prevent this.

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