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Take a small sample of skin (biopsy) for examination under a microscope. This helps determine the type of psoriasis and rule out other disorders.
Take a small sample of skin (biopsy) for examination under a microscope. This helps determine the type of psoriasis and rule out other disorders.
See lessIt is a long-lasting noncontagious autoimmune disease that causes red, itchy scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp when skin cells to multiply up to 10 times faster than normal.
It is a long-lasting noncontagious autoimmune disease that causes red, itchy scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp when skin cells to multiply up to 10 times faster than normal.
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1. Immune system problem that causes skin cells to grow faster than usual. In the most common type of psoriasis, known as plaque psoriasis, this rapid turnover of cells results in dry, scaly patches. 2. Genetics and environmental factors. 3. Infections, such as strep throat or skin infections. 4. WeRead more
1. Immune system problem that causes skin cells to grow faster than usual. In the most common type of psoriasis, known as plaque psoriasis, this rapid turnover of cells results in dry, scaly patches.
See less2. Genetics and environmental factors.
3. Infections, such as strep throat or skin infections.
4. Weather, especially cold, dry conditions.
5. Injury to the skin, such as a cut or scrape, a bug bite, or a severe sunburn.
6. Smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke.
7. Heavy alcohol consumption.
8. Certain medications — including lithium, high blood pressure drugs and antimalarial drugs
9. Rapid withdrawal of oral or injected corticosteroids.
10. Family history. The condition runs in families. Having one parent with psoriasis increases your risk of getting the disease. And having two parents with psoriasis increases your risk even more.