What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a genetically determined, autoimmue, inflammatory skin disease characterized by rounded red, patches or plaques covered by white or silvery scales. It is a lifelong condition and because of its systemic nature, patients exhibit a broad spectrum of symptoms that vary in severity.

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What is it like to have Psoriasis?

Symptoms reported by members How bad it is My Current Severity   What people are taking for it
Severity
Severe
Moderate
Mild
None
None Mild Moderate Severe Pimecrolimus, MimyX
None Mild Moderate Severe Hydroxyzine, Hydrocortisone topical, Fexofenadine
None Mild Moderate Severe Light Therapy (Phototherapy), Diprobase, Clobetasol topical
None Mild Moderate Severe Hydrocortisone-Aloe, Diphenhydramine, Hydrocortisone topical

What do patients take to treat Psoriasis and its symptoms?

Treatments reported by members Perceived effectiveness Overall rating of side effects # of Evaluations
(Etrivex shampoo, Olux-E, Temovate, Eumovate)
35
(Apo-Methotrexate, Metroject, Metex, Trexall)
28
(Enbrel, Enbrel SureClick, Enbrel Prefilled Syringe)
21
(Cortifoam, Cortizone-10, Calmurid HC, Cortizone-5)
20
(Humira Pen Psoriasis Starter Package, Humira Pen, Humira Pen Crohn's Disease Starter Package, Humira)
20
(Taclonex, Taclonex Scalp, Xamiol, Dovobet)
14
(Stelara)
11
(Triamcinolone Acetonide in Absorbase, Triamcinolone acetonide cream, Triamcinolone Ointment, Kenalog Topical)
10
(Luxiq, Beloderm, Beta-Val, Betnovate)
9
(Soriatane CK, Soriatane)
9
7
(Daivonex, Dovonex)
6
(Vanos, Lyderm Gel, Lidex cream, Topsyn gel)
6

These charts show data from Psoriasis patients' latest treatment evaluations

Who has Psoriasis at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
68% Females
32% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 years 410
20-29 years 189
30-39 years 114
40-49 years 81
50-59 years 25
60-69 years 10
70+ years 3
Types
Condition Types # of patients Proportion
Erythrodermic psoriasis 75
Guttate psoriasis 442
Inverse psoriasis 180
Plaque psoriasis 1,726
Pustular psoriasis 202
Seborrheic psoriasis 263
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Not Diagnosed 37
Diagnosed 1,046

These charts show data from Psoriasis patients who have completed their condition history