Dr Donald Grant has shared the symptoms of psoriasis to look out for, as August marks Psoriasis Awareness Month Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Approximately 3% of the UK population suffers from psoriasis, a plethora of skin condition variants; yet, many remain oblivious to its distinctive indicators and existing remedies. This revelation comes in the wake of Psoriasis Awareness Month this August, prompting Dr Donald Grant, GP and senior clinical advisor at The Independent Pharmacy, to outline what people should be on the lookout for regarding this affliction. Dr Grant emphasises the importance of recognising the hallmark features of psoriasis to secure timely treatment that curbs exacerbation: "Psoriasis is an extremely common autoimmune condition that cannot be prevented.
It comes in many forms and leaves skin itchy, irritated and inflamed." Shedding light on what precisely defines psoriasis, Dr Grant said: "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." The quintessential symptom, according to Dr Grant, includes inflammatory red patches on the skin: "One of the most common symptoms of psoriasis is when the skin becomes inflam.
