As one of the most severe skin diseases, psoriasis makes patients nervous because of its dermatological appearance and the concern about it may be contagious. Psoriasis can underpin for several diseases such as; cardiovascular diseases and obesity, in the event that it is neglected and not restrained.

It is more common among patients with a family history of psoriasis. It is a chronic disease that can affect 1-3% of the population. Psoriasis shows up with white patches like a pearl which are settled on a red, well-demarcated base. It is called as “Psoriasis” due to colour of patches. The diagnosis is made by dermatological examination. However, in some cases, biopsy specimens are required. Usually, it can occur on scalp, knee, elbow and nail, but it can also be widespread throughout the body. Immune system and genetic factors are predominant in the disease ethology. The risk of psoriasis development for a person without psoriatic family history is 1-2%, while it is increased up to 50% of rates for a person with one or more psoriatic parent.

The rumour of ”Psoriasis patients can not marry” is a completely false whisper. Disease consists of recovery and recurrence periods. Therefore, it is a disease that can persist for life. Women usually develops psoriasis at early ages. Age of onset is usually 20s and 30s. While there is not a certain base, we can say that course of disease is more resistant with a family history of the disease and depending on how early occurred. Psoriasis can affect the quality of life, especially when it is highly widespread on the body. People should not rely on negative groundless rumours such as; “psoriasis is contagious, psoriasis patients can not marry”. Since psoriasis is not contagious, it is not a life threatening condition for other people.

It may be a sign of any other diseases. Physical trauma, cold weather, bacterial and viral infections, stress, discontinuation of primarily analgesics and certain blood pressure medications or cortisone, alcohol and smoking are triggers for psoriasis. Psoriasis may underpin for several different diseases such as; articular rheumatism (arthritis), hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, depression, diabetes and coronary heart disease.