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Research Notes on Is Psoriasis Contagious
Psoriasis is not contagious. You cannot catch psoriasis by touching someone with the condition, and you cannot spread it yourself. You cannot spread psoriasis to other parts of your own body by touch, either.1
Fast Facts:
- The exact cause of psoriasis is unknown, although the condition is related to immune system dysfunction.2
- Psoriasis is a skin condition that results in scale-like, red patches that form on the skin.2
- Symptoms of psoriasis include scaly red patches of skin, cracked skin, itchy skin, or sore skin.2
- Generally, symptoms of psoriasis will subside within 2 to 6 weeks with proper treatment.2
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- Contributor: KevinB
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- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Contagious psoriasis, Can you catch psoriasis?, Can I catch psoriasis?
- Last update: Nov. 10, 2009
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