Psoriasis is a common skin condition that causes skin cells to grow too quickly and build up, causing think red; silvery; or scaly patches on the surface of the skin. This disorder presents itself on the skin, nails, or in the joints and exhibits comorbidities that increase the likelihood of death due to a number of different diseases such as cardiovascular disease, lymphoma, and Crohn’s disease. Medical researchers do not really know the cause of psoriasis; however, many believe that psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune deficiency caused by genetic and environmental factors. Although there is no specific cure, there are three different categories (systematic, topical, and phototherapy) of treatments available to help patients manage their psoriasis.
