In a study looking at the effect of stress on people living with psoriasis, 44% of patients said that stress triggered the onset of psoriasis, and 88% of patients said it worsened their existing psoriasis.
Often, your symptoms can worsen because you feel stressed, and then you feel more stress because your symptoms have worsened. This cycle can be hard to break, so it is important that you find ways to effectively manage your stress.
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Resource last updated: March 2026