117: Can A Strep Infection Trigger Psoriasis? - a podcast by Jennifer Fugo, CNS, MS, Skin Rash Expert

If you’ve ever wondered if an infection you had in the past potentially triggered your psoriasis, keep reading.

Today I am going to share with you all the research I’ve been doing on the Strep Infection-Psoriasis Connection!

It’s actually very fascinating and well documented for at least the past 50 years.

Since hidden infections fall on my list of 16 potential root causes that underlie chronic skin rash conditions like psoriasis, I’m sure you’ll find this as interesting as I do.

Let’s dive in!

In this episode:

• How I became interested in Strep as a trigger for Psoriasis
• Types of psoriasis most commonly triggered
• Two most common types of strep infections that appear to be triggers
• Strain of strep most often implicated
• What can you do if you have hidden strep?

Quotes:

In one study, people with psoriasis were 10x more likely to get a sore throat over other people living in the same exact house!

Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus is the most commonly identified as a trigger for guttate psoriasis.

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