Have Psoriasis? What to Know About Cardiovascular Disease (and How Treatment May Help)

Psoriasis is often thought of as a skin condition. It’s true that one of the primary symptoms include thick and scaly rashes on the skin known as plaques. However, psoriasis can affect many parts of the body. One of the potential complications of psoriasis is cardiovascular disease.

In this video, learn how psoriasis treatment and lifestyle changes may help reduce the risk of heart complications, according to Braden Candela, MD, Dermatologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

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Lauren Smith, MA

Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.

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Maria Robinson, MD, MBA

Maria Robinson, MD, MBA, is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist who has practiced dermatology and dermatopathology for over 10 years across private practice, academic, and telehealth settings. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Dermatopathology.

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