Psoriasis and dandruff are both fairly common scalp conditions and are often confused. Somewhere between 2 and 3 percent of the population has psoriasis, and about half of these people have scalp ...

Your skin is red. It's itchy. It's driving you crazy. And you're not exactly sure what you're dealing with: Is it psoriasis or eczema? While you should absolutely consult a doctor to get an official ...

This informational guide, part of PS's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help.

Psoriasis vulgaris is the most common form of psoriasis. It causes patches of scaly, inflamed skin and can occur across the body. Vulgaris is Latin for ‘common’, so it means a common form of psoriasis ...

What Is the Auspitz Sign? Auspitz sign is a distinctive mark seen when a skin plaque has been removed. Plaques (also called scales) are common in plaque psoriasis, but people with Darier′s disease and ...

You’ve probably heard of psoriasis—the chronic inflammatory condition that can cause itchy, scaly patches on your skin. Less well-known is a rare form of the disease called pustular psoriasis, which ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . August marks Psoriasis Awareness Month, a time to spread information about the disease and its treatment options ...

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease, meaning that it is triggered by a dysfunctionality in the immune system. Psoriasis mainly occurs in individuals who have an overactive immune system that causes ...

Otezla (apremilast) is an oral tablet commonly used to treat plaque psoriasis in adults and children. Plaque psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that causes itchy, painful patches on the skin.

Researchers in China report that global incidence rates of psoriasis rose slightly from 1990 to 2021 and are projected to ...

Imagine having to cover up your arms or legs all the time during the summer when it is hot outside. Or having a special event where you want to look your best, but are self-conscious about wearing ...