Nature of psoriatic condition

Psoriasis is a disease characterized by erythematous (redness of the skin) and indurated (thickening) patches, covered with silvery scales and associated with itching at times. On scraping of scales, pin point haemorrhage will be seen. This disease may affect anyone irrespective of race, religion, age, sex, country, season, socio-economical status etc. If the disease is not controlled with proper treatment, joints may be targeted in its chronic process however, the disease is not contagious.