Additional Sources of Information

Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on psoriasis.

National Psoriasis Foundation
Phone: (800) 723-9166 or
Phone: (503) 244-7404
http://www.psoriasis.org

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse National Institutes of Health
Phone: (301) 495-4484
Phone: (301) 565-2966
Fax: (301) 718-6366
http://www.nih.gov/niams/

American Academy of Dermatology
Phone: (888) 462-3376 (toll-free) or
Phone: 847-330-0230
http://www.aad.org/

Articles about psoriasis on the Web:

Questions and Answers About Psoriasis
http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/psoriasis/psoriafs.htm

This article presents a brief overview of what psoriasis is, what causes it, and what the treatment options are.

What is Psoriasis?
http://www.psoriasis.org/whatis.html

This article briefly discusses what causes psoriasis (with pictures of normal skin and skin affected by psoriasis) and what it is like to live with this condition.