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Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales.
Articles for Psoriasis
‘The ointments made me smell like a newly paved road’
Ray, 69, has been chairman of The Psoriasis Association for the last 33 years. He's lived with psoriasis since he was 14 and continues to treat it with coal-tar medication.
Causes of psoriasis
Psoriasis occurs when skin cells are replaced more quickly than usual. This may caused by a problem with the immune system, perhaps due to genetics or environmental triggers.
Introduction
Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales.
Living with psoriasis
Although psoriasis is just a minor irritation for some people, it can have a significant impact on quality of life for those more severely affected.
Symptoms of psoriasis
Psoriasis typically causes patches of skin that are dry, red and covered in silver scales. Some people find their psoriasis causes itching or soreness.
Treating psoriasis
Treatment for psoriasis usually helps to keep the condition under control and most people can be treated by their GP.
