Understanding
PLAQUE PSORIASIS

Plaque psoriasis can occur across all areas of your
body, even places you might not realize.

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Understanding Plaque Psoriasis
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Plaque psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease that impacts nearly 9 million people in the US.

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What triggers plaque psoriasis?

Common triggers, which vary from person to person, include:

  • Stress—emotional stress can trigger symptoms
  • Injury to skin—such as abrasions, insect bites, and burns
  • Illness—such as upper respiratory infections that affect the immune system
  • Weather—particularly cold weather, minimal sunlight, and low humidity
  • Diet—certain foods and nutrients, as well as alcohol
How might your body be affected?
Signs and symptoms can include:
Raised plaques and scales
Itching
Stinging and burning
Skin cracking and pain
Plaque psoriasis can occur anywhere
Plaque psoriasis often appears in more than one body area, including:
Body and limbs
including arms and elbows, legs and knees, and torso
Hairy areas
such as scalp, inside ears, eyebrows, beard, and armpits
Skin folds
like armpits, behind the ears, under breasts, and between buttocks
Sensitive areas
such as the face and genitals
Individuals living with plaque psoriasis

DID YOU KNOW?

  • Up to 56% of people with psoriasis experience symptoms on their scalp.
  • Psoriasis in sensitive and skin-fold areas is quite common; 2 out of 3 people will develop psoriasis on their genitals at some point.

If you have symptoms in these areas, talk to your dermatology provider about the best treatment options for you.

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