When does psoriasis start?

Psoriasis is a common skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It causes patches of scaly, itchy, and inflamed skin that can appear anywhere on the body. Psoriasis is not contagious, but it can have a significant impact on your quality of life.

Psoriasis usually starts when your immune system mistakenly attacks your skin cells, causing them to grow faster than normal. This leads to a buildup of excess skin cells on the surface of your skin, forming the characteristic plaques of psoriasis.

The exact cause of psoriasis is unknown, but some factors may trigger or worsen it. These include Genetic predisposition; Infections, such as strep throat or skin infections; Stress; injury to the skin, such as cuts, burns, or sunburns; certain medications, such as beta blockers, lithium, or antimalarials; alcohol consumption, smoking, obesity, and cold weather.

There is no cure for psoriasis, but there are treatments that can help manage the symptoms and prevent complications.