Itch is an important, but underestimated symptom in psoriasis. Many therapies are available for pruritus; however, few are effective for psoriatic itch. Antipruritic therapies that are potentially ...

Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MD Key Takeaways Itchy ankles can be caused by dry skin, an allergic reaction, or ...

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 ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patient reported data from two phase 3 trials found roflumilast cream 0.3% significantly reduced itch severity ...

Dear Dr. Roach: A few months before my 94th birthday, I developed tiny pimples and an unbearable itch on my scalp. Two different dermatologists tried shampoos and sprays, and a biopsy showed that I ...

The blogger Howard Chang explores the latest advancements bringing hope for a psoriasis cure, some of which were presented at a community event.

Dermatologists explain why scratching offers instant relief but triggers a deeper itch-scratch cycle that damages your skin, and the safer science-backed ways to calm an itch without making it worse ...

Historically, sedating antihistamines such as hydroxyzine and doxepin have been used to treat psoriatic itch. They may have some role in treating nocturnal itch; however, their antipruritic efficacy ...