Psoriasis, although a common dermatological condition, isn’t always easy to live with. It often presents itself in scaly, red patches of skin that can be embarrassing.
It’s the most common autoimmune disease in the U.S., affecting approximately 7.5 million Americans and 125 million people worldwide. August is Psoriasis awareness month. Psoriasis is a chronic, noncontagious autoimmune disease caused by a combination of genetics and external triggers. The disease appears on the skin in red, scaly patches that itch, crack and bleed. There is no cure for…