Skip to Content

The PAPAA shop

All Products

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