Psoriasis Explained in 5 Minutes: Symptoms, Treatment & Lifestyle Tips | Dr. Akash Gupta

​‪@PsoriasisFacts‬ Psoriasis is not contagious. It cannot spread by touch, by sharing food or by being close to someone. On World Psoriasis Day, Dr. Akash Gupta, Consultant Dermatologist from Delhi, explains what psoriasis is, how to recognize it, and how it is treated. In this video: ✅ What psoriasis is (a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory condition) ✅ Symptoms: silvery-white patches, itching, scaling, redness, cracks and bleeding ✅ Where it appears: scalp, ears, face, elbows, knees, stomach and nails ✅ Joint pain or swelling: when it may be psoriatic arthritis ✅ Myths vs facts, including genetics and triggers ✅ Treatment: creams, phototherapy and supervised oral medicines ✅ 5 lifestyle tips: diet, quitting smoking and alcohol, stress control, moisturising ✅ 5 steps to take if you or a loved one has psoriasis 👉 Early diagnosis and regular treatment under a dermatologist make psoriasis manageable. Please don’t stop treatment on your own. Share this video to help end the stigma around psoriasis. ❤️ #WorldPsoriasisDay #Psoriasis #PsoriasisFacts #Dermatologist #SkinHealth #PsoriasisAwareness #endthestigma Disclaimer: This video is for awareness only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult a qualified dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment.