Psoriasis Awareness Month: Can Psoriasis Increase Your Cancer Risk?

One question tends to come up for doctors studying psoriasis and the people who have this condition – does psoriatic disease increase your chance of developing cancer? It’s an ongoing topic of research, and scientists continue to gather more information on its risk factors and incidence rates. A recent study, however, reveals that this autoimmune problem can escalate into certain tumors.

If you have psoriasis, there are steps you can take to reduce your likelihood of getting cancer. Read on to learn more about their relationship and plan an appropriate course of action.

What Is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder. …read more