Reviewed: June 24, 2025 Medical Review: Joel Gelfand, M.D., MSCE, University of Pennsylvania
Psoriasis is a chronic disease where skin cells build up quickly, typically causing red or discolored, scaly, and itchy patches on the skin. It is not contagious and can vary in severity.
Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease (a disease with an unclear cause that is characterized by inflammation caused by dysfunction of the immune system) that causes inflammation in the body.
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The National Psoriasis Foundation aims to provide educational articles to all who are impacted by or interested in learning more about psoriatic disease. Will you support our continued efforts with a generous gift?
The National Psoriasis Foundation aims to provide educational articles to all who are impacted by or interested in learning more about psoriatic disease. Will you support our continued efforts with a generous gift?
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Thanks to donors like you, NPF‘s podcast series Psoriasis Uncovered has released more than 250 episodes and helped more than 50,000 people understand psoriatic disease better. Will you support more great content by making a gift today?
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Dr. Jason E. Hawkes is here to break down the science of psoriatic disease.
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People of all different skin types can get psoriasis.
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