nationl paoriasis foundation
Living with psoriasis
Newly diagnosed
A new diagnosis of psoriasis doesn't have to be overwhelming, even though the disease is complex. Psoriasis is chronic (lifelong) and varies from person to person, both in severity and how it responds to treatments. Most people with psoriasis have mild disease. Psoriasis is usually not progressive, meaning that it won't necessarily get worse over time.
Psoriasis is common, affecting as many as 7.5 million Americans, according to the National Institutes of Health. It is not contagious and has a genetic component.