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Psoriasis and Your Health: What You Can’t See
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QUIZ: Is Psoriasis Affecting Your Quality of Life?

Medically reviewed by Noah Levit, M.D., Ph.D., FAAD
Written by Alison Channon
Updated on August 1, 2024


If you have psoriasis, you know your condition is much more than flaky skin or scaly plaques. Psoriasis can have hidden impacts that others may never see — itch or joint pain that keeps you up at night or self-consciousness about your skin that negatively affects your personal or professional life.1,2

Have you thought lately about how psoriasis is affecting more than just your skin? Take this six-question quiz, and then share your results with your dermatologist.


Share your quiz results with your doctor. Let them know how psoriasis is affecting more than just your skin.


Read more about how having a systemic condition like psoriasis may impact your overall health.

References
  1. Halioua B, Chelli C, Misery L, Taieb J, Taieb C. Sleep disorders and psoriasis: an update. Acta Derm Venereol. 2022;102:adv00699. doi:10.2340/actadv.v102.1991
  2. Homayoon D, Hiebler-Ragger M, Zenker M, Weger W, Unterrainer H, Aberer E. Relationship between skin shame, psychological distress and quality of life in patients with psoriasis: a pilot study. Acta Derm Venereol. 2020;100(14):adv00205. doi:10.2340/00015555-3563
  3. Blauvelt A, Gondo GC, Strober B, et al. Psoriasis involving special areas is associated with worse quality of life, depression, and limitations in the ability to participate in social roles and activities. J Psoriasis Psoriatic Arthritis. Published online March 17, 2023. doi:10.1177/24755303231160683
  4. Systemics. National Psoriasis Foundation. Accessed October 6, 2023.
  5. Strober B, Ryan C, van de Kerkhof P, et al; International Psoriasis Council Board Members and Councilors. Recategorization of psoriasis severity: Delphi consensus from the International Psoriasis Council. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020;82(1):117-122. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2019.08.026

Noah Levit, M.D., Ph.D., FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Connecticut. Learn more about him here.
Alison Channon has nearly a decade of experience writing about chronic health conditions, mental health, and women's health. Learn more about her here.

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