What is psoriasis? What causes psoriasis? Is there a cure or treatment for
psoriasis? Psoriasis is a skin condition, it is a disease, but it is not
contagious. The name comes from the Greek word for "itch." It can be hereditary,
caused by external influences (allergic reaction to foods or the environment)
and sometimes stress. 4-5% of the population is known to be affected, and this
number is growing. However, it is suspected that 1 in 5 people have some form of
psoriasis either descripts or none descript.
Once you have psoriasis, it is very likely you will have it for ever. It may go
away, and come back. It might respond to various treatments, and it may not.
Basically psoriasis is your body over producing skin cells. You have too many
skin cells in one location which is why it often swells up, becomes dry and even
flaky. It can often be very itchy, red, sore, cracked and very tender. Psoriasis
usually affect the scalp, hands, stomach, knees, feet and elbows. It is linked
to dandruff and unfortunately to some forms of arthritis.
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