Is psoriasis contagious?

Psoriasis is not contagious and cannot be transmitted to others. It is a chronic, stubborn skin condition but is not infectious—there is no need to worry about transmission. While psoriasis itself is not contagious, it does have a certain genetic predisposition. Complete and permanent cure is extremely difficult, and the recurrence rate is relatively high. Therefore, it is recommended that patients undergo systematic, course-based treatment—including both pharmacological therapy and physical modalities such as laser therapy.