What Is Psoriasis?

chronic immune condition causing rapid skin cell growth and thick, scaly patches.

Medome helps you understand what’s normal, what’s not, and what to do next. 

Psoriasis

What psoriasis usually means

  • Red, scaly plaques 
  • Itching or burning 
  • Nail pitting or thickening 
  • Joint pain (psoriatic arthritis) 

What people ask about Psoriasis

“Is it contagious?”

No, it’s an immune condition, not an infection.

“Does diet affect psoriasis?”

Some people noticimprovement with anti-inflammatory diets.

When to pay attention

  • Sudden worsening of skin lesions 
  • Painful or swollen joints 
  • Cracked or bleeding skin 

How Medome Helps

Medome analyzes your comprehensive health picture, including sleep patterns, habits, risk factors, symptoms, and medical history, to identify the most likely explanations and guide you toward the right next step. 

*This information is provided for educational purposes onlyTo best understand what is the cause of your symptom, please complete a free Medome consultation. Of course, any final medical decisions should be made in consultation with a licensed medical professional.