Is there a cure?
Unfortunately there is not yet a cure for psoriasis. There is, however, A LOT of research going on in this field to find one.
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Will my children have psoriasis too?
There is a genetic link with psoriasis; however, we know the condition is multifactorial which means that there are different factors that contribute to the risk of developing psoriasis.
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Download the pediatric psoriasis brochure for more info and care tips.
Does developing psoriatic arthritis mean my psoriasis is getting worse?
Typically…no. It’s just a different manifestation of the disease. Some patients only get psoriatic arthritis, whereas others have just the skin disease. It can be hard to predict what patients may get arthritis.
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Is psoriasis caused by the food I eat?
There’s very little data that suggests that psoriasis is caused by food allergies.
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References:
1) MedicineNet.com. Cole GW. Psoriasis. Available at: https://www.medicinenet.com/psoriasis/article.htm (accessed February 2025)
2) WebMD. The Link Between Psoriatic Arthritis and Psoriasis. Available at: https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis/psoriasis-psa-connection (accessed February 2025).
3) Mayo Clinic. Psoriatic Arthritis. Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/psoriatic-arthritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354076 (accessed February 2025).
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4) NHS UK. Psoriatic Arthritis. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/psoriatic-arthritis/ (accessed February 2025).
5) Mayo Clinic. Psoriasis. Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/psoriasis/symptoms-causes/syc-20355840?p=1 (accessed February 2025)
6) National Psoriasis Foundation. Dietary Modifications. Available at: https://www.psoriasis.org/dietary-modifications/#:~:text=There%20is%20no%20diet%20that,before%20you%20begin%20any%20diet (accessed February 2025)
