New longitudinal research reveals that severe stress caused by changes in family structure—such as divorce or separation—experienced during the first year of life may triple the risk of developing psoriasis later in life. The results of the study, published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology , emphasize the need to protect young children from stressful life factors that threaten their security and emotional well-being. According to a press release , this is the first

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