People With Psoriasis Often Face Stigma, Discrimination

Public education could lessen stereotypes around psoriasis, say researchers

People with psoriasis often feel embarrassed when they go into public places. Sweet Ice Cream Photography/Unsplash

People with the scaly skin condition psoriasis are often faced with people who don’t want to shake hands with them and who see them—incorrectly—as contagious, according to a new study.