Causes

Untreated psoriasis can lead to:

1. Thickened skin with added-on bacterial infection
2. Fluid and electrolyte imbalance in severe psoriasis
3. Joints swelling, tenderness, and pain in psoriatic affections of joints
4. Psoriasis can cause low self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, social isolation, etc.
5. Psoriasis increases risk for hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, certain cancers, etc.