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In what way is psoriasis linked to the immune system?

April 26, 2017immune system linked Psoriasis

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In what way is psoriasis linked to the immune system?

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The answer is not very clear. There are definite links, because it is associated with certain varieties (alleles) of genes that regulate immune responses. But no one knows if it is a true autoimmune disease. The skin contains T cells that seem to be stimulating it to turn over very rapidly.