Is psoriasis more prevalent in men or women, or in different ethnic groups?
Psoriasis occurs equally in men and women across all socioeconomic groups. It is also prevalent in all racial groups. 9) What are the complications associated with psoriasis? The skin, the largest organ in the body, plays an important role to control the body temperature and also serves as a barrier to infection. Large skin involvement in psoriasis may lead to fluid loss, impaired thermoregulation and makes it prone for infections. 10) If I have psoriasis, does that mean I will develop psoriatic arthritis? Approximately 10-20% of people with psoriasis will develop psoriatic arthritis, although it often may go undiagnosed, particularly in its milder forms. It can develop at any age, but for most people it appears between the ages of 30 to 50 years. 11) How severe can my psoriasis become? Psoriasis can be mild, moderate or severe depending on the area of skin involvement. The severity of psoriasis is also measured by how psoriasis affects a person’s quality of life. Psoriasis can have a
