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Came across this article and thought it was very interesting! We are all doomed! Seems like you can't get away from air pollution. And, it makes me think about micro plastics.

https://www.livescience.com/health/scientists-a...

Scientists are unraveling the link between pollution and psoriasis
Scientists are unraveling the link between pollution and psoriasis
September 27, 2025
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A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

I just bought an air purifier with a humidifier built in. In Minnesota we had bad air so much this last summer because of the Canada fires and then we had our own fires too so there were many times we were told to stay inside because the air quality was extremely bad. That rarely happens here.

September 28, 2025
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

My area has a map i can check and we are usually grouped in with our city but on the map we are usually good air quality. I still use a purifier that deals with mold spores. I do what I can.

September 27, 2025
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

Wow. Interesting

September 27, 2025
MyPsoriasisTeam

Environmental triggers can indeed affect psoriasis symptoms. While there's still much to learn about the exact relationship between air pollution and psoriasis, we do know that certain environmental factors can impact flare-ups. One MyPsoriasisTeam member shared their experience with air quality affecting their symptoms Show Full Answer

Environmental triggers can indeed affect psoriasis symptoms. While there's still much to learn about the exact relationship between air pollution and psoriasis, we do know that certain environmental factors can impact flare-ups. One MyPsoriasisTeam member shared their experience with air quality affecting their symptoms, noting how secondhand smoke from a neighbor caused their psoriasis to flare "almost to my very worst point since starting treatment." Here are some steps you can take to minimize exposure to environmental triggers:

• Use air purifiers in your home
• Keep windows closed during high pollution days
• Change air filters regularly
• Monitor local air quality reports
• Consider using a shower filter (one member reported significant improvement after changing their shower filter)

Remember, while we can't control all environmental factors, focusing on what we can control helps manage symptoms better.

September 27, 2025

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