Psoriasis is a skin condition that is chronic but not contagious. It is characterized usually by itchy, raised and red patches of dry skin also referred to as plaque. Psoriasis can also look like flaky scales that are usually white to grayish in color. Psoriasis can vary from mild to severe. It can also vary in shape, in size and the specific location in the body where it is seen. Psoriasis is usually found on the elbows and knees but can also be present in the other parts of the body such as the scalp, the neck, the legs, torso and in more other parts of the body, depending on severity... More >>
Psoriasis is a skin condition triggered by an abnormality in the immune system. As an effect of that abnormality, Psoriasis becomes present in the body. The abnormality mentioned happens in the changing and replacement of the outer skin cells. A person with a normal immune system and skin will normally have their outer skin cells replaced in three to four weeks or 21 to 28 days... More >>
Psoriasis as a surface skin disease has obvious symptoms. However, it is recommended that one does not self diagnose by means of having a checklist of symptoms. If one feels that there is something unusual with his or her skin condition, he or she should go to the doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment. Do not ever attempt to make self diagnosis... More >>
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition which is actually an effect of an imbalance and a trigger in the immune system. The imbalance and the trigger are actually vague even to medical practitioners. The specific cause of the disease is actually not yet fully determined by doctors... More >>
Patients with Psoriasis especially in the early days were feared and shun away by the society because of their appearance. Psoriasis can be so severe that the red, flaky and usually scaly patches affect the entire body. People fear of going near a person with the disease for fear of having Psoriasis too... More >>
Psoriasis generally is incurable, given the fact that Psoriasis is not just a skin disease but a condition in the immune system. However, Psoriasis can be treated in terms of treating its symptoms one by one. Doctors are yet to determine a single form of treatment to Psoriasis... More >>
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