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Skin Disorders Center—Psoriasis

Psoriasis

General Overview

Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease. Knees, elbows, scalp, trunk, and nails are the most commonly affected areas. There are several types of psoriasis.

InDepth

Find answers in our in-depth report on psoriasis:

What is psoriasis?
What are the risk factors?
What are the symptoms?
How is it diagnosed?
How is it treated?
What are the screening tests?
How can I reduce my risk?
What should I ask my healthcare provider about psoriasis?

Living With Psoriasis

In her own words: living with psoriasis

Special Topics

Coping with the emotional pain of psoriasis

The impact of psoriasis on the skin can be very visible. What is often not so apparent is the toll it can take on sufferers' experiences, feelings, and behaviors.

Related Conditions

Resources

National Psoriasis Foundation

http://www.psoriasis.org