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Living With Psoriasis Skin Disease

Do you, or someone you know, suffer fromThe National Psoriasis Foundation reports
psoriasis skin disease? Do you know thethat 56 million work hours are lost each year
cause? Did you know that Psoriasis may be oneby those who have psoriasis. Additionally, a
of the oldest recorded skin conditions? Itsurvey conducted by the National Psoriasis
was probably first described around 35 AD.Foundation in 2002 indicates that 26% of
Some evidence indicates an even earlier date.people living with moderate to severe
Yet, until recently, little was known aboutpsoriasis have been forced to change or
psoriasis.discontinue  their  normal  daily activities.
Psoriasis is the most common skin conditionUnfortunately, more than 4.5 million adults
known today. People who develop psoriasisin the United States have been diagnosed with
have plaque psoriasis, which appears aspsoriasis, and approximately 150,000 new
patches of raised, reddish skin covered bycases are diagnosed each year. An estimated
silvery-white scale. These patches, or20% have moderate to severe psoriasis. While
plaques, frequently form on the elbows,psoriasis occurs equally in males and
knees, lower back, and scalp. However, thefemales, more recent studies show that there
plaques  can  occur  anywhere  on  the  body.may  be  an  ethnic  link.
Psoriasis skin disease is a chronic conditionIt seems that psoriasis is most common in
because there is currently no cure. PeopleCaucasians and slightly less common in
often experience flare ups and remissionsAfrican Americans. Additionally, psoriasis is
throughout their life. Controlling the signsmost common in Scandinavia and other parts of
and symptoms typically requires lifelongnorthern Europe. It appears to be far less
therapy. Psoriasis usually causes muchcommon among Asians and is rare in Native
discomfort; the skin often itches, and it mayAmericans.
crack and bleed. In severe cases, the itching
and discomfort may keep a person awake atHowever, living with this lifelong condition
night, and the pain can make everyday taskscan be physically and emotionally
difficult.challenging. Itching, soreness, cracked and
bleeding skin are common. Several studies
Treatment depends on the severity of thehave shown that people often feel frustrated.
condition. Some psoriasis is so mild that theIn some cases, psoriasis limits activities
person is unaware of the condition. Recently,and makes it difficult to perform job
research has significantly advanced in theresponsibilities.
understanding of psoriasis. One important
breakthrough began with the discovery thatStudies also have shown that stress, anxiety,
kidney-transplant recipients who hadloneliness, and low self-esteem are part of
psoriasis experienced clearing when takingdaily life for people living with psoriasis
cyclosporine. Since cyclosporine is anskin disease. Imagine the embarrassment and
immunosuppressive medication, this indicatespain an individual suffers with this
that  the  immune  system  is  involved.condition.



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