- Psoriasis affects 7.5 million people in the U.S.
- 80% of people with psoriasis have plaque psoriasis.
- Psoriasis can affect any part of your body.
- It's important to know your treatment options.
Psoriasis is a lifelong skin disease that affects as many as 7.5 million Americans. It is NOT contagious. Though there are several different types of psoriasis, the most common type is called plaque psoriasis. Plaque psoriasis causes red, raised lesions (patches) that produce dead, flaky skin cells (scales).
Psoriasis can affect any part of the body, but the following areas are the most commonly affected:
- Knees
- Elbows
- Lower back
- Scalp
Psoriasis can cause irritating, embarrassing skin symptoms and have an impact on your life. That's why it's important to talk to your dermatologist about how psoriasis affects you.
HUMIRA is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis who are ready for systemic therapy or phototherapy, and are under the care of a doctor who will decide if other systemic therapies are less appropriate.
HUMIRA has been proven effective in fighting the symptoms of moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis. For many people with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis, clearer skin is possible with HUMIRA. In fact, in clinical trials, most adults saw 75% skin clearance, and the majority of people were clear or almost clear in just 4 months. Individual results may vary.