International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences

Abstract: Psoriasis is one of the most common skin disease nowadays, as in the most of the cases, the exact cause is unknown. The Psoriasis is thought, it to be an immune system problem that causes the skin to regenerate faster. The cause believed to be genetics and environmental factors play a role. Psoriasis is a lifelong skin disease that presents in multiple forms such as plaque, flexural, guttate and pustular or erythrodermic. An estimated 60 million people have psoriasis worldwide, with 1.52% of the general population affected in the UK. 1-3% of most populations has psoriasis. It is commonest in Europe and North America. It start at any age but often seen in age group between 15 yrs. to 40yrs.And rare under 10yrs.The disease course is unpredictable but is usually chronic with exacerbation and remissions.