Facts

Psoriasis (also referred to as Plaque Psoriasis or Psoriasis Vulgaris) is a chronic,
autoimmune disease and is considered to be the most severe type of skin disorder.

• Prevalence of 2 to 3% of the total population
• Cannot be cured and is known to have a genetic predisposition
• Appears predominantly between the ages of 15 and 25, but can develop in a later stage as well1
• Can have a big social & psychological impact on daily life (embarrassment, stress, depression,…) with 60% of sufferers reporting their skin disorder to be a large problem in their every day life2
• In about one in ten people, inflammation in the joints causes symptoms of arthritis
• is associated with other serious health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and obesity
• There exist five types: Psoriasis vulgaris (plaque), guttate, inverse, pustular and erythrodermic psoriasis of which Psoriasis vulgaris is the most common form (80% of all sufferers)