Psoriasis is:

• • A long-term skin disease characterised by inflammation and scaly patches of thickened skin called plaques (lesions).
  • Treatable: There is a range of effective treatments to control psoriasis and improve quality of life.
  • Common: It has been estimated that between 2-5% of people around the world have psoriasis.¹
  • A disease that affects both men and women: Men and women are at equal risk of developing psoriasis. It can occur at any age, but most commonly presents in early adulthood. Although more common in white northern Europeans, it has been identified in people around the world.

Psoriasis is NOT:

• • Contagious: It is not the result of a virus or germ. You can't "catch it" from someone or "give it" to others.²
  • "Just" a skin disease: Psoriasis is more than just an unpleasant-looking rash – it can affect your physical and emotional health.8 Psoriasis can cause as much disability as diabetes and other major medical diseases.⁸
  • Curable: Although the disease can come and go, sometimes disappearing for long periods of time, there is currently no cure for psoriasis. Some people find that their psoriasis occurs in cycles, in response to certain triggers, or is worse during certain times of the year.²

Even though there is no cure for psoriasis, there are many treatment options that can effectively control the symptoms of psoriasis. You will need to talk to your doctor in order to come up with a treatment plan.

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