Updated On: 12 July, 2024 07:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, scaly areas that can be both physically and emotionally painful. Plaques, which can form anywhere on the body, are most frequently found on the scalp, lower back, elbows, and knees

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Thousands of thousands of individuals throughout the world suffer from the chronic skin disorder psoriasis. Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, scaly areas that can be both physically and emotionally painful. Plaques, which can form anywhere on the body, are most frequently found on the scalp, lower back, elbows, and knees. Psoriasis varies in intensity from person to person, with some having minor, sporadic flare-ups and others dealing with continuous, broad covering. These various levels of severity underline the necessity of thorough analysis and care. Recent study has shown the fascinating relationship between gut health and psoriasis, even though genetics and environmental factors play a key role in its development.
Factors Contributing to Psoriasis and the Gut Health Link: