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What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a chronic, currently incurable skin condition, which affects 2-3% of the UK population. It appears as red, scaled plaques most commonly on the elbows, knees and scalp. Any part of the skin surface may be involved.
Contents include:
- What is psoriasis?
- What happens in the skin?
- Who does it affect?
- Is there a cure for psoriasis?
- Does this mean I will have psoriasis for life?
- What are the types of psoriasis?
- What can I do to help treat my psoriasis?
- Can psoriasis be treated?
- Can diet affect my psoriasis?
- I may have psoriasis - what do I do now?
Reviewed and revised July 2024