Psoriasis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes a rash with itchy, scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp Psoriasis is a common, long-term (chronic) disease with no cure It can be painful, interfere with sleep and make it hard to concentrate
Psoriasis - Wikipedia Psoriasis vulgaris (also known as chronic stationary psoriasis or plaque-like psoriasis) is the most common form and affects 85–90% of people with psoriasis [12]
Psoriasis: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes, Types Treatment What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation in your skin Symptoms of psoriasis include thick areas of discolored skin covered with scales These thick, scaly areas are called plaques
Psoriasis: Symptoms, Treatment, Images and More - DermNet Psoriasis affects 2–4% of males and females It can start at any age including childhood, with onset peaks at 15–25 years and 50–60 years It tends to persist lifelong, fluctuating in extent and severity It is particularly common in Caucasians but may affect people of any ethnicity
Psoriasis - Canadian Dermatology Association Psoriasis has a genetic basis and about one-third of people with psoriasis have at least one (1) family member with the disease While the exact cause of psoriasis has not yet been determined, researchers believe it involves a combination of genetic, environmental and immune factors
Psoriasis - NHS Psoriasis is a common skin condition that causes itchy and painful patches of dry, flaky skin It cannot be cured, but there are treatments to help manage your symptoms
Psoriasis Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors | NIAMS Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin disease where patches of skin become red scaly Learn more about the types, symptoms, possible causes of psoriasis