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If you don't fully understand your disease, how do you know you're doing all you can?

 
Learn about psoriasis

Understanding an often misunderstood disease

So much about psoriasis may not be entirely understood—from the causes and symptoms to the available treatment options. Because psoriasis appears as lesions on the surface of the skin, some people may think of it as just a skin disease. To treat it, you may simply put some potent-smelling creams and ointments on it, and it goes away, right? Wrong. The fact is, it doesn't go away. Not entirely. And, unfortunately, not ever. But there are many things you can do to help yourself live a fuller life in spite of it.


 
 
 

Know more so you can do more

It's important to understand that psoriasis is more than just a skin disease. It's a lifelong inflammatory disease of the immune system. But you can fight back and regain a level of control. Arm yourself with knowledge. After all, if you don't fully understand your disease, how do you know you're doing all you can? Learn more about psoriasis, and you may find that, with your doctor's help, you can actually treat the disease, rather than just cope with the symptoms.

 
 
 

 
 
 


What is psoriasis?

What are those skin changes and where did they come from? Learn about the causes and symptoms of psoriasis.

Types of psoriasis

Different types of psoriasis may be treated differently. Find out what type of psoriasis you have.
 


 
 
 

 
 
 


Psoriasis and your immune system

If you think psoriasis is just a skin disease, think again. Find out what role the immune system plays in psoriasis.

Psoriasis and joint pain

Do you have psoriasis and joint pain? Learn about psoriatic arthritis and why accurate diagnosis and prompt treatment are critical.