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Hand psoriasis is caused by white blood cells called T cells that help protect the body from disease. These cells are triggered within the body by mistake.

 

The increased activity of the T cells shortens the life span of the skin cells in your hand. This, in turn, causes a faster turnover of the cells, leading to skin buildup and swelling.

 

Hand psoriasis can make certain daily tasks like washing dishes difficult, as the skin is prone to cracking or bleeding.

 

If you’re a healthcare provider, nurse, or food service provider, you may be more susceptible to bouts of hand psoriasis since you’re frequently washing and drying your hands.

 

Certain environmental factors can make your symptoms worse, including:

 

  • stress
  • weather changes
  • medications
  • dry air
  • excess sunlight or too little sunlight
  • infections

 

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