It is unclear exactly what causes psoriasis, but a variety of factors appears to be at play: genes, an outside trigger and an immune response. Scientists are investigating all three of these to better ...

Mark G. Lebwohl, MD, explains what causes generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) and the potential triggers for GPP episodes. Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA: Dr Lebwohl, you gave us a great overview.

If you’ve struggled with itchy, irritated skin, you’ve probably sought out various creams, lotions or ointments to treat it. But if you feel like you’ve tried everything and still suffer from dry and ...

Genital psoriasis can cause red or purple lesions that may be itchy and painful. Treatments include topical corticosteroids and immunomodulators for symptom relief. Stress, tobacco, and cold weather ...

Psoriasis is a common skin condition that causes raised, red, scaly patches of skin that can feel itchy or painful. But if that inflammation can't be kept in check, it can affect a person's entire ...

P soriatic arthritis is an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks joints and connective tissue. This leads to a cascade of inflammation that causes painful symptoms, ...

For most people, psoriasis causes red, itchy, and scaly patches on the skin. But for some, the tight, dry, and inflamed lesions can also cause pain in the skin. One study found that pain was ...

Affecting two to three percent of the global population, psoriasis should be viewed for what it is: a serious systemic ...

Ear psoriasis is a chronic – meaning ongoing – skin condition that happens when your immune system reacts too strongly to protect against germs and other invaders. This causes dead skin cells to build ...

Psoriasis symptoms can feel like a dark cloud hovering above your head. They’re pesky, sometimes even painful, making everyday life more difficult. Scalp psoriasis is a skin condition that causes the ...