Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. But what does this disease actually do to the body?

Psoriasis causes thickened red skin as a result of increased cell production, with a scaly silvery-white surface. This usually occurs on the arms, legs, back or scalp. The disease affects roughly the same amount of men and women, mostly young adults. 

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Psoriasis is divided into types:

Type I psoriasis usually occurs between the ages of 15 and 25. Progression is pronounced and comes with frequent recurrences. In most cases, this form of psoriasis is hereditary.

The symptoms of type II psoriasis tend to be milder and usually first occur between the ages of 50 and 60. This form of the inflammatory skin disease is not hereditary, and comes with less frequent recurrences.