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Does having psoriasis or seasonal allergies make the immune system more vulnerable to getting sick such as the flu or covid-19?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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COVID 19 or FLU: This should not make a significant difference (unless you take strong immunosuppressive drugs).

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/26/2020

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Agree with Dr. F: If you take immunosuppresive treatment, that would increase your risk.

Answered 7/25/2020

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A member asked:

Does having psoriasis or seasonal allergies make the immune system more vulnerable to getting sick such as the flu or covid-19?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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