Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin disease that speeds up the life cycle of skin cells, causing cells to build up rapidly on the surface of the skin. The extra skin cells form scales and red patch

8 million Americans
Severity: Moderate
Chronic Condition
Not Contagious
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At a Glance

What is it?
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin disease that speeds up the life cycle of skin cells, causing cells to build up rapidly on the surface of the sk
Who it affects
Adults 15-35

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Sources & References

  1. Mayo Clinic — mayoclinic.org
  2. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — cdc.gov
  4. MedlinePlus — medlineplus.gov
  5. World Health Organization (WHO) — who.int
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