Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disease that in most cases manifests itself with well-circumscribed papules and plaques, erythematous and covered with silvery scales.
It is a chronic, progressive, non-contagious disease that can present in extensive forms.
The first symptoms are dry skin that tends to crack and bleed, red spots, burning, itching.
The progression of the disease is characterized by increased epidermal proliferation which generally manifests itself as erythematous-scaly plaques, rounded or oval in shape, with clear margins, localized mainly on the surfaces of the elbows and knees, in the lumbosacral region, on the scalp and in the palmar-plantar region.
The symptoms of the disease can vary from person to person based on the severity and type of Psoriasis.
The impact on quality of life also varies: most people go through “cycles” of worsening of disorders with intensification of symptoms, followed by improvement of variable duration.
The aesthetic implications, which can manifest themselves in a severe form, often cause significant psychological and social discomfort.