The Psoriasis Site

The cause of psoriasis is not yet known, but we know that heritage (the genes) has a great significance. It is expected that if one parent has psoriasis, the risk of the child to get the disease about 30%. Should both parents have the disease, increasing the risk of causing psoriasis to 65%. Hereditary factors. There is a clear inheritance of the disease, but one must not have a known person with psoriasis in the family to become ill. Last years’ research and experience suggest that the underlying cause of the onset of psoriasis may be due to an improper activation of the body’s own immune system, which is directed against their own body (what is referred to as autoimmune diseases). Research shows that the genesis of the immune logical reaction may be a congenital defect located in the skin. The future will show the truth about the prosriasis causes. Tonsillitis and other infections, stress and life crises, hormone fluctuations (puberty, pregnancy and menopause) and certain medications (such as lithium, interferons, chloroquine and beta blockers) are factors that can lead to a psoriasis break out, or make symptoms worse if you already have the disease.