Is psoriasis contagious, and can it spread from person to person in Europe?

Psoriasis explained: chronic autoimmune skin disease, inflammatory plaques, genetic predisposition, immune dysregulation, and treatment criteria.

In this episode, we clarify whether psoriasis is infectious and how doctors diagnose and manage it under EU medical guidance.

You’ll learn:

• What psoriasis is (an immune-mediated inflammatory skin condition)

• Why psoriasis is not caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi

• How plaques form (rapid skin cell turnover and inflammation)

• The role of genetics and environmental triggers

• The difference between psoriasis and fungal skin infections

• When topical treatments (corticosteroids, vitamin D analogues) are indicated

• Red flag signs such as ...