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How can psoriasis be transmitted?
7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
It can't: Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease, not an infectious one. It is not transmitted from one person to another.
Answered 12/8/2016
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Psoriasis: This is a non-transmissible disease. It is not contagious. It is an autoimmune disease.
Answered 3/18/2013
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NOT Contagious: Psoriasis is not contagious and cannot be spread between individuals. There is evidence that there may be a genetic component to psoriasis and it may run in some families. However, many cases of psoriasis occur without any known family history.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Psoriasis: Psoriasis is typically an autoimmune disease where the body turns on itself and attacks the skin cells. It is not a contagious disease.
Answered 3/26/2013
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