Excessive inflammation is one of the main features of psoriasis. It has been noticed that certain portions of the immune system are seen to be over-active in psoriasis patients. Inflammation is also noticed in other medical conditions like heart attacks, obesity, blocking of arteries and obesity. A connection has been noticed among these medical conditions and severity of psoriasis. Doctors feel that psoriasis patients are always at risk of developing these conditions. If a person is detected with severe psoriasis, he or she has double the chances of developing either coronary artery disease or diabetes.

Routine check-ups for blood pressure and cholesterol must be done at regular intervals. Psoriasis can be prevented if a person maintains a healthy lifestyle which means that he should take special care if he is already affected with diabetes or cholesterol problems. Patients who are detected with a severe case of psoriasis develop a tremendous risk of being affected with cardiovascular disease which means that he also increases the risk of short life expectancy. Researchers have seen that viral infections and bacteria, infections in upper respiratory and strep throat can actually trigger an attack of psoriasis. Injuries of various types like cuts, insect bites, and burns may lead to this disease.