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What People With Psoriasis Should Know About Getting a Second COVID-19 Booster Shot
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has approved a second COVID-19 booster shot...
Psoriasis and Hormones: How Hormonal Changes Can Affect You
Some people with psoriasis find that certain factors can trigger flares (periods of worsening...
T Cells in Psoriasis: A Simplified Guide
Psoriasis occurs when something goes wrong with your immune system. Your immune cells become...
Psoriasis and Ethnicity: Is Race a Risk Factor?
The risk for developing psoriasis is associated with many factors, including genetics and...
Erythrodermic Psoriasis: Symptoms and Photos
Erythrodermic psoriasis affects an estimated 1 percent to 2.25 percent of people living with...
Psoriasis and Anemia: What’s the Connection?
Anemia is a common comorbidity (co-occurring condition) in people with psoriasis, psoriatic...
Does Psoriasis Affect Life Expectancy?
Psoriasis is not a fatal disease, but it does increase the risk of comorbidities (coinciding...
Metabolic Syndrome and Psoriasis: The Risk of Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure, and Cholesterol Problems
Approximately 1 out of 3 Americans meet the criteria for metabolic syndrome. Some studies show...
Does Smoking Raise the Risk for Developing Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis?
People who smoke have a higher risk for developing psoriasis than the general population. Both...
Can Strep Throat Trigger the Development of Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that creates red, scaly patches on the skin known as...
