People with psoriasis are at a higher risk of developing other health conditions that can affect the bones, brain, eyes, heart, intestine, joints, kidneys, liver, and pancreas⎯these are known as comorbidities.

Comorbidities of psoriasis include psoriatic arthritis, obesity, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, peripheral vascular disease, stroke, uveitis, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), Celiac disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, lymphoma, osteoporosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sleep apnea, anxiety, and depression.

Not every person with psoriasis develops all comorbidities.