My psoriasis journey

I have had red patches on my scalp for years that occasionally extend to my temples. I have attributed this to minerals, and salt in well water. However, I discovered recently that my birth mother had psoriasis, and in fact died from the medications she took for it. I now also have red, scaly patches on parts of my face. Is psoriasis genetic? Should I get tested? It is very minor at this point.

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