Psoriasis is caused, at least in part, by the immune system mistakenly attacking healthy skin cells. If youre sick or battling an infection, your immune system will go into overdrive to fight the infection. This might start another psoriasis flare-up. Strep throat is a common trigger.

Why am I getting psoriasis all of a sudden?

A triggering event may cause a change in the immune system, resulting in the onset of psoriasis symptoms. Common triggers for psoriasis include stress, illness (particularly strep infections), injury to the skin and certain medications.

How Long Does psoriasis take to heal?

Psoriasis is an unpredictable condition. The duration of remission can vary from a few weeks to a few months or, in some cases, years. However, most remission periods last for between 1 month and 1 year. Several factors can affect the onset and length of a psoriasis remission.