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Is It Possible For My Children To Inherit My Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a long-term, chronic inflammatory disease of the skin. This happens where skin cells are created at an unusually rapid rate and accumulate on the skin’s surface, forming scales. These scales are usually whitish-silver in colour and develop in thick and red patches often with features of scaling which can cause cracking and bleeding.   The exact cause of Psoriasis is still unknown, but the condition is considered as a result of multiple genetic, environmental, and immunological factors. Another question that keeps on emerging in this condition is the ability to pass on the condition to their children. In the following section of this article, you will discover more about the hereditary aspects of this skin disease, Psoriasis, its genetic link, and implications for families.   Understanding...

Can Psoriasis Affect My Pregnancy?

Psoriasis is an auto-immune disease that manifests itself with scaly patches of skin. These may be irritated or painful. The condition itself is quite familiar, though how it plays out during pregnancy is not as well known. It is important for women who are pregnant and have Psoriasis to know how the disease can affect their pregnancy. This article provides information on the potential impact of Psoriasis on pregnancy including the risk factors, measures that can be taken to address the issue, and the general impact on the mother and the baby.   Understanding Psoriasis Psoriasis involves an increased rate of skin cell production, so the cells are not shed as quickly as they should be, causing them to pile up on the skin’s surface. This leads to...