Psoriasis is an obstinate skin condition in which red patches of various sizes develop on the skin that are covered with dry, silvery scales. Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that got its name from the Greek word meaning, 'itch'. read more
In some people, psoriasis completely clears up for months or even years at a time. This is called remission. For others, the disease is active in cyclical patterns. read more
From new treatments to increased awareness, the years have brought changes to the psoriasis community. read more
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that got its name from the Greek word meaning, 'itch'. In psoriasis the skin becomes inflamed and red eruptions appear on the surface of the skin that begin to itch excessively. These areas form thickened areas (plaques) that are covered with silvery scales over the reddened lesions. read more
In this slideshow, you'll learn what psoriasis is and get answers to the top 10 questions patients ask about psoriasis, including what psoriasis is and how it's treated. read more