General immunity with psoriasis

Posted Thu 5 Feb 2026 11.35 by dumpman

Hi there, Male sufferer of non arthritic psoriasis for 30+ years. Following major stress a couple of years ago with family bereavement, enforced house move etc, my psoriasis increased markedly, taking in feet, ankles, calves, knees, thighs, lower back, elbows, shoulders, scalp and nails. What has been significant is that I seem to pick up a virus pretty much every month, which knocks me for six. My question is, have people found that an increase in their psoriasis corresponds with an increased likelihood of getting sick ? If the immune system is that busy producing extra skin, is it the case that it has no energy left to fight off viruses ? Be interested to hear your experiences.

Posted Today 11.36 by UVBLEDdotCOM - from UVBLED.COM

Many of the medications I tried for psoriasis weakened my immune system and made me sick more often. I also noticed that even a simple throat infection could trigger a psoriasis flare. That’s why I chose to use a home UVB lamp instead. If you look closely, there’s a clue in my name.

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