DYK: Psoriasis isn't contagious, but it can happen to anyone. For PsoriasisAwarenessMonth, dispel the myths about this autoimmune disease that affects the skin:
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin disease that speeds up the growth cycle of skin cells.causes patches of thick red skin and silvery scales. Patches are typically found on the elbows, knees, scalp, lower back, face, palms, and soles of feet, but can affect other places . The most common type of psoriasis is called plaque psoriasis.is an inflammatory type of arthritis that eventually occurs in 10% to 20% of people with psoriasis.
Anyone can get psoriasis. It occurs mostly in adults, but children can also get it. Men and women seem to have equal risk.Psoriasis is not contagious. This means you cannot get psoriasis from contact with someone who has it.Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease, meaning that part of the body’s own immune system becomes overactive and attacks normal tissues in the body.
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