(BlackDoctor.org) -- You may know that psoriasis is a condition that affects the skin, but what about the nails? Nail psoriasis is the term for the changes in your fingernails and toenails that occur as a result of having psoriasis. Up to half of all people who have psoriasis will have nail psoriasis as well.
While it's not a life-threatening condition, nail psoriasis can affect your quality of life, since it may cause you discomfort and affect your self-esteem, and it may also put you at
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Psoriasis is a noncontagious skin ailment categorized as mild, moderate or severe, depending on the percentage of affliction on the body. It affects both males and females, and can manifest at any age. However, it is more frequently seen to affect those between ages 15 and 25. It is one of the oldest known ailments affecting mankind and continues to be a medical challenge, as it cannot be cured completely and demands lifelong therapy for effective management.
Treatment For Psoriasis Can Be Used For More Than Skin
(BlackDoctor.org) -- The National Psoriasis Foundation, Dermatology Nurses Association, Dermatologists and People with Psoriasis have collaborated to offer a new resource to help people with psoriasis cope with the social and emotional impact of psoriasis.
Psoriasis, a disease affecting nearly 5 million U.S. adults, has a significant physical and emotional impact on sufferers.
A recent study of moderate-to-severe psoriasis patients found that over 50 percent say the disease has a severe
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Psoriasis is a chronic, recurring inflammatory disease of the skin and joints; it causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin which are areas of inflammation and excessive skin production.
The skin which rapidly accumulates at these sites, often the elbows and knees, has a silvery-white appearance; psoriasis can affect any area including the scalp and genitals.
The disorder varies in severity from minor localised patches to complete body coverage and fingernails
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Learn about the different types of psoriasis, psoriasis treatment, psoriasis medications, and managing psoriasis.
(BlackDoctor.org) -- You may know that psoriasis is a condition that affects the skin, but what about the nails? Nail psoriasis is the term for the changes in your fingernails and toenails that occur as a result of having psoriasis. Up to half of all people who have psoriasis will have nail psoriasis as well. 
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Psoriasis is a noncontagious skin ailment categorized as mild, moderate or severe, depending on the percentage of affliction on the body. It affects both males and females, and can manifest at any age. However, it is more frequently seen to affect those between ages 15 and 25. It is one of the oldest known ailments affecting mankind and continues to be a medical challenge, as it cannot be cured completely and demands lifelong therapy for effective management.
(BlackDoctor.org) -- The National Psoriasis Foundation, Dermatology Nurses Association, Dermatologists and People with Psoriasis have collaborated to offer a new resource to help people with psoriasis cope with the social and emotional impact of psoriasis. 
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Psoriasis is a chronic, recurring inflammatory disease of the skin and joints; it causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin which are areas of inflammation and excessive skin production.