Inflammatory skin conditions are common, with one in five children and one in 10 adults in the UK living with eczema. Though much less common, around one in 50 people in the UK have psoriasis.

In psoriasis, there's a hyper-proliferation of the keratinocytes, or the uppermost layer of cells in the skin. And when the skin gets heaped upon itself and it's not shedding-- or it is shedding ...

That’s because certain genes play a role. Psoriasis is a skin disease that affects about 8 million Americans. It comes in several forms. Plaque psoriasis is the most common. Plaque psoriasis ...

Feb. 3, 2025 — Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that manifests itself mainly with skin symptoms (dryness, itching, scaly skin, abnormal patches and plaques). It affects about 2% of the ...

Dr Ahmed adds that it’s commonly seen in small children and young adults, often following a throat infection. Inverse ...

Psoriasis is a skin condition that affects almost 2 million people in the UK. It is characterised by red, flaky patches of skin. These may be itchy or painful, or both, and can affect any part of ...