WHAT IS A YANKEE? To non-Americans, a Yankee is an American, and can be a derogatory term. To western Americans it can be anyone from east of the Mississippi. To southern Americans, a Yankee is someone from north of the Potomac. North of the Potomac, it's someone from east of the Hudson, which gets to the original use of the word, meaning, generally, someone from New England. For New Englanders it becomes more complex.
Plaque psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that appears on the skin in patches of thick, red, scaly skin. It can affect anyone and is not contagious. Plaque psoriasis can be a very itchy and sometimes painful condition.It also can be embarrassing and does not always respond to treatment.laque psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that appears on the skin in patches of thick, red, scaly skin. It can affect anyone and is not contagious. Plaque psoriasis can be a very itchy and sometimes painful condition. It also can be embarrassing and does not always respond to treatment.
These include: 1  Plaque psoriasis. 2  The most common form, plaque psoriasis causes dry, raised, red skin lesions (plaques) covered with silvery scales. 3  The plaques itch or may be painful and can occur anywhere on your body, including your genitals and the soft tissue inside your mouth. Severe cases may cause the nail to crumble. 2  Scalp psoriasis. 3  Psoriasis on the scalp appears as red, itchy areas with silvery-white scales. 4  The red or scaly areas often extend beyond the hairline. 5  You may notice flakes of dead skin in your hair or on your shoulders, especially after scratching your scalp.