Psoriasis

Must not donate if:
a) Generalized or severe.

b) There is a secondary Infection.

c) Immunosuppressed.

a) If mild and only using topical treatment, accept.

b) If the donor is on immunosuppressive medication, see Immunosuppression entry.

Psoriasis is primarily a skin condition caused by an autoimmune process. About one in ten people with psoriasis may develop joint problems (psoriatic arthropathy). Sometimes the disease is treated with powerful drugs to suppress the underlying autoimmune process. This may alter the body's defence mechanisms to infection.

Autoimmune Disease

Immunosuppression

Treatment with Etretinate/Neotigason is no longer a reason for deferral. To clarify that if there is no involvement of the tissue to be donated, donation may proceed.