Statistics on Psoriasis

According to a survey done by the National Psoriasis Foundation 75 percent of people with moderate to severe psoriasis report that their disease has a moderate to large impact on their everyday lives:
26 percent alter their normal daily activities
21 percent stop their normal daily activities
40 percent say their psoriasis affects their clothing choices (avoiding dark colors, covering up arms and legs)
36 percent say it affects how they sleep
36 percent report bathing more than normal.

Psoriasis doesn’t discriminate. It is a chronic skin disease affecting 2.1 percent of the U.S. population – more than 4.5 million adults in the United States. It is found in all age groups, and men and women are equally likely to get it. Most people have the first symptoms between the ages of 20 to 30 years old.

There are several types of psoriasis, ranging from mild forms on restricted skin areas to severe forms covering the entire skin surface. The disease often seriously compromises the quality of life of the affected persons. There are is a variety of types of psoriasis, but no matter what form it takes, psoriasis patients can feel very uncomfortable, both because of the itch, the appearance, and the stares from an innocent, but uninformed public.