Common Name(s):
Scaly Skin Disease
Alternative Names & Classifications:
Psoriasis (CLINICAL), Psoriatic Disease (CLINICAL)
Description
Hyperactive T-cells mistakenly trigger the rapid overproduction of new skin cells, causing them to accumulate rapidly on the skin's surface. It affects adults globally, characterized by periods of severe flare-ups followed by temporary symptomatic remissions. The disease extends beyond the skin, frequently causing systemic inflammation that affects the cardiovascular and joint systems.