Over 7 million people in the US alone have this non-contagious but life-long skin condition.
Psoriasis takes 5 distinct forms:
- Plaque: This is the most common form of the disease
- Guttate: Appears as small red spots on the skin
- Inverse: Occurs in armpits, groin and skin folds
- Pustular: White blisters surrounded by red skin
- Erythrodermic: Intense redness over large areas
Psoriasis can also affect various distinct regions of the body and treatment depends on where the disease is located:
- Scalp psoriasis
- Genital psoriasis
- On the face - Around eyes, ears, mouth and nose
- On the hands and feet
- Psoriasis of the nails
Follow the link below to learn more about psoriasis from The National Psoriasis Foundation's web site.
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