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Dr Priya Vernekar ByExpress News ServiceBENGALURU: Psoriasis is a common inflammatory disorder of the skin. It is an immune mediated genetically determined skin disorder which affects skin, nails as well as joints and has various systemic associations. Psoriasis is an outcome of certain environmental factors acting on individuals, especially in certain people with specific genetic predisposition. Seasonal variations: Most patients experience worsening of their skin lesions during winter. Emotional or stress driven: Psoriasis is more ‘stress-sensitive’ than many other skin diseases..