What causes psoriasis? (Select all that apply)
a. Infections (Like strep throat or skin infections)
b. Injury to the skin, (Like a cut or scrape, a bug bite, or a severe sunburn)
c. Stress
d. Smoking
e. Heavy alcohol consumption
f. Vitamin D deficiency
g. Medications (Including lithium beta blockers, antimalarial drugs, and iodides)
All of the listed factors may cause psoriasis.
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