Anyone can develop Psoriasis, but these factors can increase your risk of developing the disease.

Risk factors: psoriasis

1. Family History- most significant risk factor for Psoriasis

2. Viral and Bacterial Infections- Individuals with HIV are more likely to develop psoriasis than poeple with healthy immune systems.

3. Stress- because stress can impact your immune system, high stress levels may increase your risk of psoriasis.

4. Obesity- excess weight increases the risk of Psoriasis.

5. Smoking- smoking tabacco not only increases your risk of Psoriasis , but also may increase the severity of the disease.