Psoriatic Arthritis : Risk Factors

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Psoriasis is a common skin inflammation (irritation and swelling) characterized by frequent episodes of redness, itching , and thick, dry, silvery scales on the skin.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 27, 2006
Named for the Greek word ps M ra meaning " itch, " psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious disease characterized by inflamed lesions covered with silvery-white scabs of dead skin. Psoriasis, which affects at least four million Americans, is slightly more common in women than in men.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
What Is Psoriasis?Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Managing PsoriasisThe success of your medical treatment depends on you. When your doctor gives you a treatment plan, ask when you should expect to see results.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious disease characterized by inflamed hyperproliferative lesions covered with silvery-white scabs of dead skin. Psoriasis, which affects at least four million Americans, is slightly more common in women than in men.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Named for the Greek word ps M ra meaning itch, psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious disease characterized by inflamed lesions covered with silvery-white scabs of dead skin. Normal skin cells mature and replace dead skin every 28 to 30 days.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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