Hope this information will be useful. When you know about the disease, you can manage the disease in a better and appropriate way.

What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a long-lasting autoimmune disease characterised by patches of abnormal red, itchy, and scaly skin with varying severity and involving small to almost complete body area. 

Who gets psoriasis?

It's unpredictable. But report says almost 1 to 3% population of the world suffers from this. It's a multifactorial genetic disease. 

Can it be cured?

I wish the answer would be Yes but unfortunately till date there is no permanent cure for this. But this doesn't mean that we can not manage it. In today's era of medicine psoriasis is quite manageable.

Is it contagious?

Absolutely not..touch spreads love. 

How to suspect psoriasis?

Better way to consult any dermatologist for any skin problem rather than self treatment. 

What should you do if you are having Psoriasis?

My advice would be:

  1. Be happy always
  2. Take balanced diet
  3. Do  exercise, 
  4. Maintain proper weight
  5. No smoking, no booze

Psoriasis is a risk factor for heart problems and diabetes, so do take proper care of yourselves.

Don't neglect joints at all. If you are feeling stiffness and pain in the joints, specially early morning...it could be a sign of Psoriatic arthritis. Almost 10 to 30 % patients do get such arthritis. Early treatment will help to prevent morbidity.

Look for any changes like splitting , thinning, yellowish discolouration in the nails. This could be a sign of joint involvement. 

If you are having mood swings, depression, negative thoughts in the mind, don't hesitate to take the help of psychiatrist. Taking such help doesn't mean you are weak or having any mental problem.

 It's better to treat the disease rather than neglecting it. Ask your options to the dermatologist. This will help you make an informed decision and feel in control. Finally do follow your dermatologist advice and instructions, take medicines on time. 

What the society should do about this?

Psoriasis doesn't discriminate on the basis of Color , age, sex, religion...so why should we ? It's not a curse. Psoriasis may happen to anyone and anytime in a lifetime. Psoriasis patient needs empathy , acceptance and your love. 

The day you accept yourself , you become beautiful...OSHO