Soriasis (Psoriasis) - There is hope for people affected!
Soriasis (Psoriasis) often appears as red elevated plaques with silvery scales at various anatomic sites.
The primare location of Soriasis (psoriasis) is on the elbows, knees and scalp, but soriasis can appear anywhere on the body. Severity can vary greatly.
Soriasis affects about 2 – 3% of the population, and soriasis is equally common in men and women. It can start at any age, but most patients develop soriasis in their twenties. There is a peak of incidence during late teens or early twenties and a second peak during the fifties.
Duration of soriasis may vary, but in most patients, the course of remissions and exacerbations goes on for many years or even a lifetime.
If treated the right way many people with psoriasis can be living well with the condition.
Read more about
How soriasis is defined
The history of soriasis
Types of soriasis
Locations of soriasis
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