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Can stress affect my psoriasis?
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Yes: Stress definitetly can aggravate psoriasis.
Answered 9/9/2016
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Yes: While stress does not cause psoriasis, it can aggravate it. In addition to certain medicines and medical treatments, relaxation training and hypnosis may help.
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