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How does the psoriasis start?

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  1. Dr. Jeffrey Weinberg
     
    Dr. Jeffrey Weinberg answered:

    The basis of psoriasis is a genetic predisposition to develop the condition. It is hypothesized that, in a susceptible individual, something triggers psoriasis to break out. We do not always know what the triggers are, but in some cases, bacterial or viral infections may be the cause.

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