Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is skin psoriasis cause only skin problems or any other health problems?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Other: There are associated signs and symptoms. Arthritis, etc.
Answered 9/21/2013
4.9k views
Psoriasis : Skin psoriasis is an auto immune disorder and is associated with multiple other systemic disorders. It can lead to psoriatic arthritis which is a severe inflammatory joint disease affecting spine and peripheral joints. Being an auto immune disease there is higher incidence of diabetes, heart disease, lung disorders, kidney problems and auto immune GI disorders.
Answered 6/10/2014
4.9k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Skin biopsy revealed psoriasis only have 1 tiny spot but ANA + no symptoms could the psoriasis cause a +ana?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis cause skin cancer? I've been dealing with sd for about 2 yrs, better managing it. Afraid of cancer though.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is it normal to have not smooth skin on vaginal lips and also is it normal that they are reddish? Im going to see Gyn, will she notice if my color is caused by psoriasis, infection or if it is normal?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Is dermarest for psoriasis safe to use on penis for skin wondering because of salicylic acid it contain would it cause problems?
Dr blackwelder said in a reply, "please be aware psoriasis can be more serious than just a skin problem" how can it be more serious?
I have problems like very poor digestion and skin psoriasis. My weight was only 48kg at age of 21. How can I gain weight?
How do I get rid of brown pigmentation on my skin caused by psoriasis?
I have a guttate psoriasis. How long this takes to clean up? Which one cream is the best for this skin problem? I need to live with this forever?? :(
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
