Causes of Psoriasis

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Stress: Stress, unexpressed anger, and emotional disorders such as depression and anxiety are strongly associated with psoriasis. Stress can trigger certain immune factors associated with psoriasis.

Family History: The exact cause of psoriasis is not known, but it tends to run in families. If both of their parents are affected, a person has a 60% chance of developing the condition.

Hormonal Changes: At puberty, in males and females, psoriasis may develop or become more severe. As women reach menopause, they may experience an increase in symptom severity. During pregnancy, psoriasis lesions undergo improvement.

Some medications. Certain drugs, such as lithium , drugs for malaria, and some beta-blockers can cause psoriasis.
Alcohol. Using alcohol may increase the chances to get affected by psoriasis.
Smoking. It is the main cause of psoriasis.
Weather Triggers of Psoriasis: Weather is a strong factor in psoriasis. Cold, dry weather commonly starts a psoriasis flare-up, and hot, damp, sunny weather makes psoriasis symptoms better.
Infection Triggers of Psoriasis: Infections caused by bacteria or viruses can cause a psoriasis flare. The bacteria streptococcus that causes infections such as tonsillitis, sinusitis, and "strep throat" are a well known trigger of a type of psoriasis called guttate psoriasis.