10 Things Kim Kardashian Needs to Know about Psoriasis
In the July 24 episode of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" Kim Kardashian learned that she had psoriasis, a skin condition her mother also has. Here are 10 things to know about psoriasis.
Psoriasis is Not Rare
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Psoriasis is a chronic auto-immune skin condition that results in dry, flaky, red and itchy skin. According to the National Institutes of Health, about 7.5 million Americans have psoriasis. It occurs more frequently in Caucasians than other races and while people of any age can have it, psoriasis commonly presents itself for the first time between the ages of 15 and 35.
By — Last Modified: 07/20/2012, First Published: 07/25/2011
