GP says signs in nails and scalp could indicate 'condition that can't be prevented'

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Nails can provide clues (Image: Pexels) Psoriasis, a widespread skin condition affecting roughly 3% of Britons, often goes unnoticed due to a lack of awareness about its symptoms and treatments. As Psoriasis Awareness Month is observed in August, Dr Donald Grant, a GP and senior clinical advisor at The Independent Pharmacy, sheds light on the key indicators of psoriasis, stressing the importance of recognising them for timely intervention.

Dr Grant said: "Psoriasis is an extremely common autoimmune condition that cannot be prevented. It comes in many forms and leaves skin itchy, irritated and inflamed." He continued: "Understanding the telltale signs of psoriasis is vital for ensuring early treatment is provided to minimise flare-ups, but what are the common signifiers of this condition? Let's take a look in further detail.

" Signs of psoriasis to know One of the primary symptoms, according to Dr Grant, is the emergence of red patches on the skin, indicative of plaque psoriasis, which predominantly manifests on elbows, knees, or the scalp, though it can appear elsewhere on the body. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.

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