The disease psoriasis is an ailment that is one of four different types and can affect almost anywhere on the body. Although it cannot be totally cured, a visit to your doctor will be required to determine which kind you are suffering from and to receive the appropriate treatment. However, Plaque Psoriasis is the most common and generally appears on the scalp, elbows and knees as thickened red patches with silvery flaky scales which can also be itchy and sore.
Sounds like something Harry Potter would mutter as he waves his wand. It actually is a common viral skin infection that mainly affects children. The infection first appears as painless bumps that can disappear within a year without treatment.
