August is celebrated as Psoriasis Awareness Month! Here are some facts on Psoriasis:

• Psoriasis is the most common type of autoimmune disease in the United States with as many as 7.5 million people afflicted.
• A common misconception is that psoriasis is somehow contagious.
• Many cases of psoriasis have accompanied other health complications like hypertension, heart attack, diabetes, and depression.
• Research has shown how this disease can impact a per