What is the cause of psoriasis

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Psoriasis is a common disease in our daily life, and it brings great harm to the patients. My aunt suffers from psoriasis, which is particularly frightening. Now this disease has seriously affected my aunt's normal life and work. My aunt is treated by drug treatment, Now I will tell you about the causes of psoriasis.

What is the cause of psoriasis

There are many reasons leading to psoriasis. Genetic factors play an important role in the pathogenesis of psoriasis, which has been confirmed in family and HLA studies. The first generation relatives of patients with psoriasis have 40 times higher chance of developing psoriasis than the general population.

Streptococcal angina has been proved to be the main cause of infection. Some patients often have a history of tonsillitis before the onset of the disease. Blood culture of these patients can find the growth of Streptococcus A and the increase of anti streptococcal "O" in the blood. Psoriasis can also improve after tonsillectomy.

In addition to the above genetic, infection and other factors, immune abnormalities, fat or sugar metabolism disorders, mental stimulation, trauma, seasonal changes and endocrine, hemorheological changes, some drugs, such as propranolol, are involved in the onset of the disease, or make the disease worse.

matters needing attention

For patients with psoriasis this disease should be paid attention to, to timely to the regular hospital for examination and treatment, at the same time in daily life also want to timely correct bad habits, in the diet to avoid contact with spicy food. Therefore, patients with psoriasis in daily life should pay attention to avoid trauma, prevent infection, keep optimistic mood to prevent the recurrence and development of lesions.