Hurricane Season: The portion of the year having a relatively high incidence of hurricanes. The hurricane season in the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico runs from June 1 to November 30.
1 Psoriasis is not contagious. 2  Psoriasis is a condition of the immune system. 3  The severity of psoriasis is based on how it affects you and how much of your body is covered. 4  About 1 in 5 people with psoriasis have moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.soriasis is a lifelong condition of the immune system. The exact cause is unknown; however, researchers think that family history, environment, and the immune system can all play a role in psoriasis.
Psoriasis is a commonly inherited genetic disorder. It is chronic and causes the skin to form inflamed and edematous (or fluid filled) symmetric patches with scales that are silvery-white. Psoriasis also causes a painful or itchy rash on areas such as the scalp, trunk, and limbs, and can also damage nails and joints. This rash tends to become more intense as time progresses without treatment for the disease, resulting in deterioration of pre-existing rashes and reddening of skin in small patches.