Dermatologists say that these are the most common questions about psoriasis that they regularly get.
Here’s the answers to them.
The most important piece of knowledge?
It is nothing to be embarrassed about, says Dr. Nazarian.
What is psoriasis, really?
However, theres no definitive way to know how psoriasis will appear for you.
board-certified dermatologist atDermatology Physicians of Connecticutand associate clinical professor in dermatology atYale School of Medicine
Did psoriasis happen because of my lifestyle habits?
In reality, psoriasis is genetic.
You cant play the blame game [if you have psoriasis], says Dr. Nazarian.
Psoriasis is not atallcontagious, says Dr. Nazarian.
That said, itispossible to spread psoriasis to different places on your own body.
How do I make it go away?
These biologics are prescribed by doctors, but administered via at-home injections (usually four times a year).
To learn more about psoriasis, check out the video below.
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