psoriasis ↔ chronic inflammation

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Psoriasis is identified as a skin condition that manifests as a physical sign of chronic inflammation [1], and it is classified as an autoimmune disease that both causes {fact:2, fact:3} and is involved in the disease process of chronic inflammation [2].

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Inflammation: Types, symptoms, causes, and treatment medicalnewstoday.com Medical News Today 1 fact

claimAutoimmune disorders, such as psoriasis, cause chronic inflammation because the immune system mistakenly attacks normal healthy tissue.

What is Inflammation? Causes, Effects, Treatment - Harvard Health health.harvard.edu Harvard Health Publishing 1 fact

claimAutoimmune diseases, including type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease, and multiple sclerosis, are known to cause chronic inflammation.

What Is Inflammation? Types, Causes & Treatment my.clevelandclinic.org Cleveland Clinic 1 fact

claimChronic inflammation is involved in the disease process of autoimmune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis), cardiovascular diseases (heart disease, high blood pressure), certain cancers, gastrointestinal diseases (Crohn’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease), lung diseases (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), mental health conditions (depression, anxiety), metabolic diseases (Type 2 diabetes), and neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease).

How to reduce inflammation in the body - MD Anderson Cancer Center mdanderson.org MD Anderson Cancer Center 1 fact

claimPhysical signs of chronic inflammation often develop gradually and include persistent fatigue, joint pain or stiffness, digestive issues (bloating, diarrhea, constipation), skin problems (rashes, eczema, psoriasis), headaches, and mood changes (anxiety, depression, brain fog).