A few days ago came the terrible news of Kim Kardashian. Kim was diagnosed with psoriasis. When Kim Kardashian came out July 19 with red marks on her calves, bloggers were quick to point out the strange - seemed to be insect bites - which covers the legs of the star of the truth (show picture).

Psoriasis

It occurs when the immune system sends out faulty signals that speed up the growth cycle of skin cells. Psoriasis is not contagious. The most common form, plaque psoriasis, is commonly seen as red and white hues of scaly patches appearing on the top first layer of the epidermis (skin).

Psoriasis signs and symptoms can vary from person to person but may include one or more of the following:

• Red patches of skin covered with silvery scales
• Small scaling spots (commonly seen in children)
• Dry, cracked skin that may bleed
• Itching, burning or soreness
• Thickened, pitted or ridged nails
  Swollen and stiff joints