Complications

If you have psoriasis, you're at greater risk of developing other conditions, including:

• Psoriatic arthritis, which causes pain, stiffness and swelling in and around the joints
• Eye conditions, such as conjunctivitis, blepharitis and uveitis
• Obesity
• Type 2 diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Cardiovascular disease
• Other autoimmune diseases, such as celiac disease, sclerosis and the inflammatory bowel disease called Crohn's disease
• Mental health conditions, such as low self-esteem and depression