Psoriasis sufferers know this all too well: that embarrassing feeling you get when scaly patches of pink and white crusty flakes that show on their skin become visible for others to see. While psoriasis is not contagious, those who have it cover themselves up to keep others from staring at them or, worse, avoiding them. Sometimes, this negatively affects a person’s way of living and outlook on life and it is highly encouraged that patients seek treatment immediately. There is continuing research on the causes of psoriasis and, as far as we know, it is a skin condition that is strongly genetic and affects the immune system. Psoriasis starts when certain stimuli trigger skin cells to grow at a rapid rate and, instead of shedding off, the skin piles up to form patches. But not everyone who is predisposed to the condition will have it in his or her lifetime. [...]
