Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes the body to make new skin cells too quickly. This leads to thick, scaly patches that can be red, silvery, itchy, and sometimes painful. Psoriasis often appears on the elbows, knees, scalp, and lower back but can show up anywhere. It tends to flare and improve in cycles. Psoriasis is not contagious. Treatments like creams, light therapy, and medicines that calm the immune system can help manage symptoms and prevent flares.
Frequently Asked Questions
Psoriasis is a long-term skin disease that causes thick, scaly patches to form because the skin cells build up too fast.
Signs include raised, red patches covered with silvery-white scales. These patches can itch, burn, crack, or bleed.
Psoriasis is treated with moisturizers, medicated creams, light therapy, pills, or injectable medications that target the immune system.
