Psoriasis in Children

Most children who acquire psoriasis are school age.В  However, psoriasis can begin in children soon after birth.В  It is common for there to be a family history of the disease.В  If it begins shortly after birth, it normally starts in the diaper area.В  This is known as napkin psoriasis and it can spread over the [...]

August 12, 2009  Tags: , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Plaque psoriasis, Psoriasis, Psoriasis in Children, guttate psoriasis, scalp psoriasis  Comments Closed

Psoriasis Arthritis

Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes areas of inflammation characterized by red and scaly patches. The elbows, knees and scalp are the most common places on your body affected by psoriasis. But some 30 percent of people with psoriasis also have an associated joint disease known as psoriasis arthritis.

July 8, 2009  Tags: , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Psoriasis, Psoriasis arthritis  Comments Closed

What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis causes red, scaly patches on the skin.  It is an autoimmune disease and it affects both the skin and the joints.  It is a chronic condition, but it is not contagious.

July 5, 2009  Tags: , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Health, Psoriasis  Comments Closed