Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation and an increased production of skin cells. This causes patches of thick, scaly skin that can be visible to other people. Although the disease is not contagious, other people still might make assumptions about it if they see plaques on your skin. Take the poll to share how other people react when they see the symptoms of psoriasis on your skin.

If you're wondering how you can answer questions about psoriasis, check out the ways members of MyPsoriasisTeam handle such queries by reviewing this infographic.