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.
There are a few different types, and itchiness of the palms and soles is a common symptom. If you have psoriasis, you may also have: 1  Patches of red skin, bumps filled with puss, or silver scales. 2  Painful, swollen, or stiff joints. 3  Soreness of the affected area.