What Diseases Are Associated With Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a chronic, or long lasting, autoimmune disease that affects the skin and causes dry plaques or patches to appear on different parts of the body, most commonly on the scalp, back, knees and elbows. Psoriasis is brought on by rapid overproduction of skin cells, causing the build up of scaly patches. While psoriasis is often described as a skin problem, it’s much more than that. Psoriasis is a systemic disease associated with multiple other diseases. Research indicates that people with psoriasis are more likely to have a number of comorbidities, including cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, and gastrointestinal disorders and mental health issues. In this article, we’ll examine the many diseases and conditions that accompany psoriasis, and how treating this complex condition requires a holistic...