Psoriasis Increases Risk of Developing Colorectal Cancer: Study

Psoriasis Increases Risk of Developing Colorectal Cancer: Study
Taiwan researchers found that patients with psoriasis have a significantly increased risk of developing colorectal cancer. Orawan Pattarawimonchai/Shutterstock
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Patients with psoriasis have a significantly increased risk of developing colorectal cancer, according to a new study from Taiwan.

Psoriasis is a genetic disease caused by environmental factors, scientists believe. Common symptoms include a reddish, scaly rash, with itching and flaking skin. It is not contagious. Psoriasis is caused by the autoimmune system attacking skin cells, and it cannot yet be completely cured.

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