Speaking on his YouTube channel, Dr O’Donovan said: “Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes an inflammatory response in your body and it can affect your blood vessels causing a higher risk of heart disease. Now the exact link between psoriasis and higher cholesterol isn’t fully clear but if you’ve got psoriasis then you might want to consider having your cholesterol and triglyceride levels checked by your doctor.”

The NHS meanwhile says people with psoriasis could be at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases – those which affect the blood or heart. While there is a chance of developing the likes of diabetes or high cholesterol, the NHS says they can be mitigated through lifestyle changes.

This includes changing your diet and even exercising regularly. It says: “There is evidence that suggests that patients with psoriasis are at increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. This risk is increased if the psoriasis is severe or also involves the joints (psoriatic arthritis).