Hormone hepcidin identified as potential trigger for psoriasis

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Scientists may have uncovered the root cause of psoriasis, a chronic and sometimes debilitating skin disease that affects 2-3% of the global population. The condition is characterized by red, scaly patches that impact the quality of a patient’s life and can sometimes be life-threatening.