The stresses endured by young people may have lasting impacts that appear much later in life, impacting their physical health in unexpected ways.
While the triggers behind psoriasis—the chronic, inflammatory skin condition—remain elusive, a new study suggests the roots could trace back to the strain of our childhood years. Those who struggle to cope with stress as adolescents may face a higher risk of developing psoriasis later as adults, according to the findings.
Military Data Uncover Childhood Stress-Psoriasis Connection After Decades
Psoriasis, an immune system disorder that accelerates skin cell growth, causes cells to pile up and form scales and itchy, painful plaques, often on the elbows, knees, and scalp. While symptoms can appear at any age, the condition usually emerges between 15 and 25 years old, affecting about a third of the U.S. adult population.
A.C. Dahnke
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A.C. Dahnke is a freelance writer and editor residing in California. She has covered community journalism and health care news for nearly a decade, winning a California Newspaper Publishers Award for her work.
