Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition affecting about 80 million people worldwide.¹ It is estimated that between 2 and 3% of the European population have psoriasis.²

It is not life threatening, but people with psoriasis may have a higher incidence of diabetes,³ psoriatic arthritis,⁴ heart disease,⁵ and depression.⁶

Psoriasis can occur at any age, but typically appears for the first time between ages 15 and 25.²

Currently, there is no cure for psoriasis but the symptoms can be effectively controlled in most people. For treatment options, click here.