Can Psoriasis Affect Other Parts Of The Body Beside The Skin?
Typically, psoriasis is considered a skin disorder that involves causing scaly, itchy, inflamed skin patches. But it can reach into the body beyond the skin affecting several different systems, and problems can develop that may surprise even those who know the condition. Psoriasis is an immune system related chronic inflammatory disease that can affect physical, psychological and metabolic health. In this article, we will look at how psoriasis can spread beyond the skin, what illnesses it is associated with, and comprehensive management of psoriasis. Understanding Psoriasis and Its Immune Connections Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease — your immune system attacks your body’s own cells. In particular, T cells (immune cells that normally defend the body against infection) become abnormally active and trigger the inflammatory response which then...