What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is an immune-mediated, genetic disease manifesting in the skin and/or the joints. It affects more than 4.5 million people in the United States. In plaque psoriasis, the most common type, patches of skin called “lesions” become inflamed and are covered by silvery white scale. Psoriasis can be limited to a few lesions or can involve moderate to large areas of skin. The severity of psoriasis can vary from person to person; however, for most people, psoriasis tends to be mild.
Psoriasis is an inherited disorder of the skin that tends to run in families. It causes red, scaling patches on the skin. It is a chronic disorder, which means that the symptoms may last for years. For more information please click here. Back to the Top How is psoriasis recognized? Symptoms of psoriasis include red, scaling patches on the skin, itching, and thickening, cracking, and blistering of the palms or soles of the feet. Symptoms may vary from mild to a severe, disfiguring, disabling condition. Please click here for more information about psoriasis, its definition, signs, symptoms, and treatment. Back to the Top C.
