A 20-year-old member asked:
Can psoriasis cause cancer?
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Dr. Jerome Littanswered
Dermatology 73 years experience
Psoriasis: Psoriasis does not cause cancer.
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Dr. Pierre Moeseranswered
Specializes in Rheumatology
Careful: Psoriasis does not cause cancer but studies have shown that patients with psoriasis can be at increased risks for certain types of cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Ask your dermatologist or your internist how to minimize those risks.
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Last updated Jan 14, 2019
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