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Hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle can affect psoriasis symptoms. Here's how:

- Estrogen Levels: Estrogen levels rapidly fall in the days leading up to menstruation.
- Immune Response: Low estrogen levels increase the body's immune response, which may lead to a psoriasis flare in some people.

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Hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle can affect psoriasis symptoms. Here's how:

- Estrogen Levels: Estrogen levels rapidly fall in the days leading up to menstruation.
- Immune Response: Low estrogen levels increase the body's immune response, which may lead to a psoriasis flare in some people.

These hormonal shifts can make psoriasis symptoms worse for some individuals during their menstrual cycle.

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