Psoriasis is the most common autoimmune disease in the, with over 10 million Americans suffering with it. Psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious autoimmune disease that appears on the skin when the immune system sends out faulty signals that speed up the growth cycle of skin cells.
Psoriasis is often misdiagnosed, even by Dermatologists.
This is especially true for those with darker skin pigments. Although there are five types of psoriasis, the most common form, plaque psoriasis, appears as raised, red patches covered with a silvery white buildup of dead skin cells. Psoriasis can occur on any part of the body and can be associated with other serious health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease and depression. Despite is potential to disfigure the skin and lead to other health conditions, psoriasis is treatable in a number of ways include oral, topical and injectable therapies, as well as UV light.
Dr. Wallace is a leading expert in this disease of the skin.
Please click above and take a moment to watch his compelling visual on the topic.
To the right is a slideshow of Dr. Wallace and other participants of the Annual Psoriasis Run where he was a key speaker. This is just one of the many events Dr. Wallace lends his time to in support of the fight against psoriasis.
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