Is psoriasis contagious to others?
Disease description:
My colleague has psoriasis, and I’m worried about catching it. Is psoriasis contagious?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wan
Psoriasis is not contagious. This is primarily because psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease, and its development is unrelated to infectious agents—such as fungi or parasites. Instead, it may result from factors including endocrine dysfunction, autoimmune dysfunction, or genetic predisposition. Therefore, psoriasis cannot be transmitted to others.
