Take the Psoriasis Quiz

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that affects millions of Americans. Although it can affect people of any age, it occurs mostly in young adults. Find out more about this disease by taking this quiz, based on information from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases, the American Academy of Dermatology, and the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF).

1. What happens to skin cells in a person with psoriasis?

A. Skin cells pile up on the surface of the skin before they are matureB. Mature skin cells can't make their way to the surface of the skinC. Skin cells die before becoming matureD. B and C

2. Which body part is most often affected by psoriasis?

3. What is a health problem that also may occur with psoriasis?

A. HivesB. GingivitisC. ConjunctivitisD. Arthritis

4. Psoriasis falls into which category of disease?

5. What can make psoriasis worse?

A. Beta blocker medicationB. StressC. Dry climateD. All of the above

6. Itching is a common symptom of psoriasis (and other skin disorders). Which of these suggestions can help relieve the itching?

A. Apply hot packsB. Spend brief periods of time in the sunC. Use a skin moisturizerD. B and C

7. Psoriasis can interfere with quality of life. In what way?

A. Itching can interfere with sleepB. Plaques that appear on the hands can make it difficult to workC. Plaques and itching may make people self-conscious about their appearanceD. All of the above

8. How is psoriasis treated?

A. Topical medicinesB. PhototherapyC. Immune system treatmentD. All of the above

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