Psoriasis Through Ages.
Psoriasis has long been known to humans and it is also one of the most misunderstood illnesses in history. Till the 19th century psoriasis was confused with leprosy.
In the Bible, ‘lepra’ has been used at different places to describe various skin diseases including leprosy, psoriasis, vitiligo, eczema and boils. Some authors have pointed out the ‘tzaraat’ mentioned in the Bible may refer to psoriasis.
Learn more about history of psoriasis: History of Psoriasis
