What Makes Psoriasis Worse?
It is common for psoriasis symptoms to get suddenly worse due to a certain event, known as a trigger. There are a number of different factors that can trigger and make your psoriasis worse, such as:
- Inury - An injury to your skin, such as a cut or scrape
- Smoking or drinking excessive amounts - Numerous studies have confirmed a link between smoking to an increased risk and more persistent and severe forms of psoriasis.
- Stress - High levels of stress are linked to a greater risk of psoriasis.
- Medicines - Certain medicines, most commonly lithium medications
- Obesity - Studies confirm that obesity raises the risk of psoriasis ad also exacerbates symptoms
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