Australian researchers say they have identified a gene mutation that causes the skin disease psoriasis. A chronic inflammatory condition, psoriasis causes red, scaly, itchy patches on the skin. Some ...

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.

Psoriasis can increase skin infection risk due to effects from the condition and its treatments. Learn about potential infections, symptoms, and preventive measures.

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 ...

Psoriasis treatments have been a staple of TV advertising for nearly 50 years. That’s because the skin disease is relatively widespread throughout the United States. Roughly 80 to 90 percent of ...

Discover why psoriasis treatments may lose effectiveness and explore alternatives. Learn about the potential of biologics, systemic therapies, and more to manage symptoms.

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin condition causing red, scaly patches. It can appear on various body parts, including the scalp, elbows, knees, hands, feet, lower back, torso, face, and ...

Dry skin just needs lotion. That's the sentiment many people with psoriasis hear when others see the dry, scaly patches of skin, which usually erupt on their elbows, knees or lower back. Psoriasis is ...

Two patients present with rash eruptions on different parts of the body. Can you correctly identify each case?

The longer you live with psoriasis, the more you'll learn about the triggers that set off bouts of itchy, flaky skin. Stress, smoking, and infections are just a few of the known psoriasis triggers.