Psychologist warns people with psoriasis can also experience anxiety, depression and feelings of isolation

Thousands of people with psoriasis can experience anxiety, depression, feelings of isolation and low-self-esteem, a clinical psychologist has warned, adding that the skin condition can also impact on relationships, lifestyle, activities and even a sufferer’s choice of clothing.

The warning about the emotional effects of the chronic skin condition believed to affect some 83,000 people in Ireland, came at the launch of a new campaign and website. Psoriasis causes patches of dry, red skin covered in silver scales, and can be itchy and sore - but it also has profound invisible effects.