Health Topicsskin healthpsoriasisWhat is the Emotional Impact of Living with Psoriasis?

What is the Emotional Impact of Living with Psoriasis?

Written by Michael Gollust. Medically reviewed in April 2022.

Psoriasis can impact more than the skin, especially when it occurs in a sensitive area of the body. In this video, Gary Botstein, MD, discusses the emotional and social impact of psoriasis, and how treatment can help.

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