Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a common skin condition that many doctors believe is an autoimmune disease. That means that the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks some part of the body. The skin and sometimes the joints are attacked. No one knows what prompts the immune system to do this. With psoriasis, something goes wrong in the cycle […]

Psoriasis is a condition that affects the skin in various areas of the body including the scalp, nails, knees, lower back, hands, genitals, feet, face, and elbows. While there is no known cure, there are treatments that help with the symptoms of psoriasis and provide the patient with a measure of relief. In some cases,

Psoriasis is a common but annoying problem. Though no one knows the exact cause, some doctors believe it is a type of autoimmune disease where the body comes under attack by its own immune system. In the case of psoriasis, the body disrupts the normal cycle of how the skin grows. Normally, it takes about

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder that typically appears as flaky red patches on the skin. The immune system generally attacks foreign germ cells such as bacteria and viruses. Usually, the immune system can tell the difference between foreign cells and your own cells. When there is an autoimmune disease, however, the immune system mistakes part