OVERVIEW

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that causes red, scaly patches to form on the skin. It affects around 2% of the world’s population and can occur at any age, though it is most common in adults. There is currently no cure for psoriasis, but there are treatments that can help to manage the symptoms.

If you have psoriasis, you are not alone. It is estimated that around 125 million people worldwide suffer from the condition. In the United States, around 7.5 million people have psoriasis. Despite its prevalence, psoriasis is often misunderstood and there is a lot of misconceptions about the condition.

SYMPTOMS

The signs and symptoms of psoriasis rash may include the following:

• A patchy rash that varies widely in how it looks from person to person.
• Small scaling spots.
• Dry, cracked skin that may bleed.
• Itching, burning or soreness.

CAUSES

Psoriasis is thought to be an immune system problem that causes skin cells to grow faster than usual.

The cause of psoriasis isn’t fully understood. It’s thought to be an immune system problem where infection-fighting cells attack healthy skin cells by mistake. Researchers believe that both genetics and environmental factors play a role. The condition is not contagious.

TREATMENT

Available treatments we offer, includes but not limited to:

• Topical  treatment (Steroids, Topical Vitamin D).
• Orals (Oral Steroids or prescription antihistamines).