Medically reviewed by Marisa Garshick, MD Psoriasis is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory condition that causes red, itchy ...

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, thick, irritated patches that often ...

You can't catch scalp psoriasis from another person. As with other types of psoriasis, we don't know what causes it. Doctors believe it comes from something wrong with your immune system that ...

Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, thick, irritated patches that often look silvery and scaley. It most commonly affects the elbows, knees, and scalp but can occur anywhere on the body.

Psoriasis is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory condition that causes red, itchy patches on the skin. It can appear anywhere on the body, but when it affects the genitals, it is referred to as ...

Reducing triggers is an important part of managing psoriasis and avoiding flare-ups. A variety of triggers can cause flare-ups, including bad weather, excess stress, and certain foods. Let’s ...

Eczema causes an intense itch. It can get so bad that your skin may bleed from scratching. Psoriasis can also be itchy, but there's something extra going on. Your skin may sting or burn.

Experts discuss the common skin conditions: how they appear on Black skin, how to tell the difference between the two, and ...

The diagnosis is primarily based on a physical examination, a review of your medical history (including a family history of psoriasis), and the exclusions of all other possible causes. If guttate ...

To avoid misdiagnosis, healthcare providers and dermatologists usually do a differential diagnosis to rule out conditions with symptoms similar to psoriasis. When in doubt, they can exclude other ...

The largest case series to date of this rare headache type saw intracranial lesions, skin disorders, and other causes in more ...

A Cure for Psoriasis: Could a Faulty Iron Hormone in the Skin Be the Key? Sep. 26, 2024 — Scientists believe the hormone hepcidin, when produced in the skin, may be the root cause of psoriasis ...