Psoriasis is a non-contagious chronic, inflammatory skin disease that produces plaques of thickened, red patches of scaling skin. Psoriasis can occur in any skin type in both men and women and appears as raised areas of skin, most commonly on the elbows, knees, and scalp. Symptoms range from mild to moderate and can appear on small areas of the skin or in large patches anywhere on the body. Psoriasis can appear at any age, but is most commonly diagnosed in young adults. At this time there is no known cure for Psoriasis and patients effected with the skin condition control the symptoms with medication. There are many effective psoriasis treatment choices available today. Treatment is based on the type of Psoriasis and the severity. The best way to know what treatment is right for you is to schedule an appointment to determine the best medical course of action. Call our office today!