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Alcohol and psoriasis don't mix. For example, alcohol can:

  • Make your psoriasis treatment regimen less effective.
  • Interact with many medicines used to treat psoriasis.
  • Increase your risk of developing liver disease, which is already more common among people with psoriasis due to use of certain medicines.

If you have psoriasis, avoid alcohol. If you do drink, keep it moderate.

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