Quality of Life

Psoriasis has considerable burden on the quality of life of those living with the disease.

• 40.6 – 43.3% reported their psoriasis had a moderate to very large effect on their quality of life.
• Psoriasis impact on quality of life increases with disease severity and disease location. More severe psoriasis and disease activity involving the scalp, face, hands, feet, or genitals are associated with increased quality of life impact.
• 29.3% of individuals with psoriasis experience some limitation in their ability to participate in social roles and activities.
• Among individuals with psoriasis, 72.4% report some activity impairment.
• 76% of individuals with psoriatic arthritis report their PsA had a moderate or major impact on their ability to perform certain activities.
• 78% of individuals with psoriatic arthritis report their PsA had a moderate or major impact on their level of physical activity.
• 98% of individuals with PsA experienced joint pain at some time.
• Within the last 12 months, between 60 – 79% have ever experienced joint pain.
• 37% report joint pain was the most bothersome symptom of their PsA.

References for all statistics are in the downloadable Psoriasis Health Indicator Report.

This program is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $351,404, with 2 percentage funded by CDC/HHS and $14.3 million amount and 98 percentage funded by non-government source(s). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.