13 May 2026 6:54 am
My estimation is:
Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of chronic autoimmune skin disease, affecting 80–90% of people with psoriasis. It causes raised, inflamed, scaly patches (plaques) due to rapid skin cell turnover. Common symptoms include itchy, painful, red patches with silvery scale on light skin, or purple/brown/thickened plaques on darker skin, typically on the elbows, knees, scalp, and torso. While no cure exists, treatments include topicals, phototherapy, and systemic medications like biologics