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Complications of Psoriasis

Psoriasis shows up in the skin and nails — but immune system abnormalities cause the disease, and they can damage internal organs as well. Read about the complications that can come with psoriasis ›

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Coping With the Emotional Toll of Psoriasis

Psoriasis usually starts between ages 15 and 35, a time when people are especially concerned about how they look. For many, the change in outward appearance leads to some inner emotional turmoil.

The numbers tell the story. About 4,700 people responded to a National Psoriasis Foundation survey that asked about their emotional well being. More than two-thirds said the disease made them feel self-conscious, embarrassed, angry, frustrated, or helpless.

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What You Should Know About Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic (long-lasting) disease in which a person with psoriasis develops the symptoms and signs of arthritis joint pain, stiffness and swelling.

Approximately 5% to 10% of the 3 million people who have psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis affects men and women equally and usually begins between ages 30 and 50. However, the disease can also occur in children. Most people have mild symptoms, but in some cases, the symptoms can be quite severe.

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Glossary of Psoriasis Terms

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Ankylosing Spondylitis, Antibiotic, Biologic, Chronic, Coal Tar, Corticosteroid, Cytokine, Flare-up, Lesion, Lubricate, Ointment, Phototherapy, Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Retinoid, Steroid, Systemic, T Cell, Topical

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