Explaining Biology on Instagram: "psoriasis, a chronic, non-contagious autoimmune skin condition where the immune system speeds up the life cycle of skin cells. Instead of shedding naturally, cells build up on the surface, forming thick, scaly plaques that may appear red, inflamed, itchy, or painful. Psoriasis commonly affects areas like the elbows, knees, scalp, hands, and feet, but it can occur anywhere on the body. Triggers may include stress, infections, cold weather, certain medications, or

Itch Doctor | Brian Kim, MD on Instagram: "Psoriasis is more than just a skin condition—it’s a chronic, systemic inflammatory disease. Beyond red, scaly plaques, it’s linked to joint pain (psoriatic arthritis), fatigue, and increased risk of heart disease and depression. Treating psoriasis means looking beyond the surface to care for the whole person. ㅤ #psoriasis #inflammatorydisease #dermatology #chronicillness #psoriaticarthritis #holisticcare #patienthealth"