Psoriasis : Scotland : information

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What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a common skin disorder affecting 2% of the population. It occurs equally in men and women, at any age. The condition is not infectious, and is sometimes itchy. Psoriasis does not scar the skin.

What does psoriasis look like?

Patches of psoriasis are red and are covered by silvery white scales. These patches usually occur on the knees, elbows, trunk or scalp, though any areas of the skin can be involved.

Your skin and psoriasis.

The skin is a complex organ made up of several layers of different types of cells. Those in the outer layer - the epidermis - gradually change, as they move towards the surface where they continually shed. This process normally takes between 3 and 4 weeks. In psoriasis, the rate of turnover is dramatically increased within the skin, so that the process may take as little as 3 to 4 days.

What is Psoriatic Arthritis?

Is inflammation in and around the joints in people who also have psoriasis. It also affects connective tissue, and is very variable.

There are several types of Psoriasis. Plaque psoriasis being the main one, but there are also flexural, pustular and guttate.

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Exciting new research into p.a is taking place in Scotland, at Glasgow University.

There is a dedicated p.a clinic at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, led by Prof. Iain McInnes.

Professor Iain McInnes has regularly held lectures for us over the past 5 years in Edinburgh.