Psoriasis: 2nd Most Common Autoimmune Condition—5 Lifestyle Approaches May Help

The immune system mistakenly attacks healthy skin cells, causing them to build up and form thick, scaly patches.

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes inflamed, scaly skin patches. Illustration by The Epoch Times, Shutterstock

Psoriasis is the second most common autoimmune condition in the United States.

Far from being just a “skin problem,” psoriasis is a complex, autoimmune condition with a genetic basis that causes the immune system to mistakenly attack healthy skin cells.