Almost 10% of the population carries the genes that can develop psoriasis. However, only 2% to 3% of the population ends up having psoriasis. That person must have a combination of psoriasis genes + specific external factors known as “triggers”.
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Psoriasis Causes
- Genes are the main cause of psoriasis, as there are 25 known genetic variants that can increase the risk of psoriasis.
- Obesity is another cause as obese people develop plaques in the skin creases and folds.
- Psoriasis is caused by T cells, that are actually white cells with a function to protect our body, but in this case, they do the opposite.
- Enlargement of blood vessels in the skin.
- Increase in white blood cells that stimulate the skin to produce new cells more quickly than usual
- Accumulation of new skin cells on the surface of the skin
- Development of the thick, scaly patches associated with psoriasis
Top 10 Psoriasis Triggers
As mentioned earlier, 10% of the population carries psoriasis genes, but only 2% to 3% develops the disease because they are triggered. Here is the list what may trigger the genes.
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1.- Infections
Strep throat or skin infections. In fact, anything that can affect your immune system can trigger psoriasis.
2.- Injury to the skin
A cut or scrape, a bug bite, or severe sunburn. The process is called Koebner in which the disease appears in the skin parts that are traumatized or injured.
3.- Stress
Stress can not only cause psoriasis but can also make it worse.
4.-Medication
Some medications can trigger psoriasis like Lithium, Antimalarials, Inderal, Quinidine, Indomethacin.
5.- Hormonal Changes
Puberty often triggers psoriasis in the body. Menopause is another common trigger among women.
It is not only a common trigger, but it can also nullify the treatment effects.
7.- Foods
Some foods can also trigger psoriasis that includes whole milk, fatty foods, gluten, and citrus fruits.
8.- smoking
Tobacco can increase your risk of psoriasis and also make your symptoms more severe.
9- Weather
Cold and dry weather can cause dry skin, which makes the chances of having a flare-up worse.
10.- Vitamin D deficiency
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References:
https://www.psoriasis.org/about-psoriasis/causes
https://www.healthline.com/health/psoriasis/triggers-to-avoid
https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/ss/slideshow-triggers
https://www.onhealth.com/content/1/psoriasis_triggers
