This informational guide, part of PS's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it ...

More than eight million people in the United States have the autoimmune skin condition known as psoriasis, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation. Psoriasis is a chronic condition. There’s no ...

Psoriasis is a chronic, autoimmune skin disorder characterized by itchy, scaly patches that most commonly show up on "high-pressure" areas like the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. But if you're ...

Psoriasis can affect your nails, too. When it does it's called nail psoriasis. Most people develop nail psoriasis years after psoriasis begins. It's also possible to have nail psoriasis without signs ...

Dealing with dry, itchy skin is uncomfortable at best and it can even mess with your quality of life. After all, you can’t just tell your skin rash to take a break while you deal with other things.

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 ...

Apply shampoo to your scalp. Try to separate sections of the hair and apply the shampoo to the scalp. Gently massage. After ...

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 notice a scaly, itchy rash on your skin and immediately start wondering what’s causing it. Two common culprits that can look surprisingly similar are psoriasis and ringworm, but getting the right ...

Scalp Psoriasis vs. Dandruff: What’s the Difference? This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. If you’re experiencing a flaking, itching scalp, you may do a quick self-diagnosis of dandruff. But ...

1. Kim Kardashian has spoken out about her psoriasis in the past, which is an inflammatory disease that causes scaly patches to grow on your skin. 2. Common symptoms of psoriasis are painful joints ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. For more episodes, download the Medscape app or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Aldredge: I've ...