Psoriasis is a recurrent skin condition that affects around 2% of the population in the UK. The skin, in the patches that are affected with psoriasis, replaces itself at a much quicker rate than the rest of the skin normally does. Normal skin replaces itself, by pushing up new skin cells from below, over a period of 28 days, but in psoriasis this takes as little as 4 days. Psoriasis appears as raised red patches of skin covered with silvery scales. It can occur on any part of the body although elbows, knees and the scalp are usual sites. There is often accompanying irritation. If you have psoriasis it helps to keep your skin well moisturised, to prevent the skin drying, and to avoid harsh detergents which can strip the skin of its moisture. Please find below some of our products which you may find to be of help with this condition.
