Does it effect life and work?

Most people with Psoriasis find it a burden and a nuisance, but they are not stopped from enjoying life and doing their usual work. However, the condition may involve an important area of the body such as the hands - and this does affect a person's life, and his/her ability to work with their hands.

It is hard to accept Psoriasis in a society which stresses and advertises physical beauty; in young people this difficulty may be considerable, and may interfere with sport and social life. As well, there are many adults who find living with Psoriasis very disturbing.

The cost of caring for psoriasis can be considerable - and this is ignored by health benefits and pharmaceutical benefit schemes.