5 truths about psoriasis

Psoriasis is an annoying and often painful skin disease. You can have it on one or two spots or it can cover virtually all of your body. The worst part? There really isn’t a cure, just ways to manage it.

There are a lot of misconceptions about psoriasis so here are five truths about psoriasis:

• Psoriasis is NOT contagious. It’s a skin disease that you’re born with.
• There is no cure yet for psoriasis. Many treatments, either by cream or ointment, or pill form can help control the breakouts, but nothing has yet been found to stop them completely.
• Psoriasis doesn’t occur just on the scalp, although that’s where many people do have it. The most common areas for psoriasis are the scalp, knees, elbows and upper back and chest. Other areas include the genitals the soles of your feet and palms of your hands, and even the face.
• Psoriasis can show up at any age. Although most people have their first outbreak in childhood, it can begin in infancy or even in adulthood.
• Psoriatric arthritis is connected to psoriasis. It’s estimated that between 10% to 30% of people who have arthritis will develop psoriatric arthritis. As with rheumatoid arthritis, it can occur in any joint and can be disabling if it becomes severe.

Stay tuned for another post on how to manage psoriasis.

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