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And you realize that their psoriasis is really concentrated, really angry, and flared underneath their breast.

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And thats because theres a little friction point that people are getting flares at.

Psychological stress

When youre stressed out,your skin feels it.

When this happens, conditions like psoriasis and eczema can flare as a response to that increased inflammation.

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The mind and body are actually very connected, she adds.

That physiological stress can also cause a flare of psoriasis

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Cold weather

Although this isnt true for everyone, cold weather has the potential to cause flare-ups.

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I have patients who say, Every year from November to January is where my psoriasis flares.

I cant predict who has this seasonality or why they have that seasonality.

Psoriasis can affect arthritis.

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It can be associated with heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes.

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