Does Psoriasis Suppress Your Immune System?

Psoriasis itself doesn't weaken the immune system, but it's a sign that the immune system isn't working the way it should. Anything that triggers the immune system can cause psoriasis to flare up. Common ailments like ear or respiratory infections can cause psoriasis to flare.

What is the life expectancy of someone with psoriasis?

When you start layering all of those comorbid conditions with psoriasis, then, in people who have early age of onset of psoriasis, the loss of longevity may be as high as 20 years. For people with psoriasis at age 25, it's about 10 years."

Is psoriasis an autoimmune disease Covid?

While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) doesn't include people with psoriasis or other autoimmune diseases among those being at high risk, many people with psoriasis may have additional conditions that might put them at higher risk for COVID-19.