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 ...

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 ...

Psoriasis is a common skin disease without a cure, affecting 125 million worldwide and more than eight million in the United States according to the National Psoriasis Foundation. The National ...

Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is the rarest form of psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune skin condition. Unlike other forms, GPP can be severe or even life-threatening. The disease causes flares of ...

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 ...

Elbow psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes areas of thickened, inflamed, red skin on your elbows. It can also develop on other parts of your body, like your scalp or knees. It’s thought ...

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 ...

Plaque psoriasis is more than just a skin condition — it’s a chronic, immune-mediated disease that can affect your whole body and daily life. From fatigue and joint pain to emotional stress, its ...

At the recent American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting, experts emphasized that psoriasis is more than a skin disease - ...

For many people living with psoriasis, finding a treatment that truly works can feel life-changing — clearer skin, fewer flares, and a sense of control. But before some people can access the most ...