[bandito]

Psoriasis is a chronic disease in which an overactive immune system causes skin cells to multiply too quickly. Plaque psoriasis, its most common form, produces raised red patches covered with silvery-white scale. These can occur on the scalp, trunk, elbows and knees. Psoriasis is not contagious.

Genetics and environmental factors contribute to the disease. Flares can be triggered by stress, skin injury, infections, smoking, alcohol and certain medicines. Psoriasis cannot be cured, but it can be managed. Treatments include creams and ointments for mild disease, while moderate to severe disease may be treated with light therapy, pills or injections. Psoriasis is also associated with psoriatic arthritis.

[Usotsuki]

It really does look like some weird kind of branding...

[Dynamo47]

Wow! I didn't realize the effects could be so severe!

[denmetal80]

eeew that shit looks painful. and gross.

[NutNurse]

So strange how it's patchy or extensive. The human body never fails to amaze me.

[NutNurse]

or disgust me, to be fair.

[collaredgirl65]

It is really a terrible condition.

[durt]

[**butterflylove**]

Psoriasis psucks

[Blu]

That last pic, though, I really want to peel those off. :/ Such a tease! It does look horribly painful though, feel blessed to not have ever had this.