Psoriasis is a debilitating disease affecting over 8 million Americans.1 Besides the uncomfortable itchy, flaky, and scaly plaques that are common with the disease, most patients with psoriasis are burdened with emotional and social side effects.

• About 24 percent have anxiety and about 10 percent have clinical depression.
• They feel embarrassed and unattractive.
• They’re constantly worried the condition will get worse.