Questions answered in this video include:

1. What is psoriasis?
2. How common is psoriasis?
3. Who can develop psoriasis?
4. Can dry weather trigger psoriasis?
5. What are some other trigger factors for psoriasis flare-ups?
6. Does psoriasis have any other symptoms besides skin rash?
7. What does a psoriatic skin rash look like?
8. What are the most effective treatment options for psoriasis?
9. Do these treatments help with symptoms other than the skin rash?
10. Are all topical treatments steroid-based?

Dr. Jaggi Rao is a board certified dermatologist, licensed in both Canada and the United States. He is also a clinical professor of Dermatology and coordinator of the residency training program at the University of Alberta. After completing his dermatology training, Dr. Rao became the first Canadian physician to be accepted to the prestigious American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery fellowship training program. He has authored a large body of scientific articles and textbook chapters, has presented at countless medical meetings, and has served as a peer reviewer for prominent medical journals, including Dermatologic Surgery.