Psoriasis is a complex condition that affects millions, but its exact causes remain a mystery. While genetics play a significant role, environmental factors often act as the triggers that bring ...

Your psoriasis isn’t just randomly deciding to ruin your week. Those red, scaly patches that seem to appear out of nowhere are actually responding to specific triggers that might be lurking in your ...

If you suffer from psoriasis you’re not alone. The skin disease that affects a total of 7.5 million people in the U.S. is a lifelong, genetic condition that occurs when your immune system tells your ...

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that involves the rapid buildup of skin cells. This results in itchy, painful scales and red or discolored patches. Managing psoriasis is crucial to your ...

If your psoriasis seems to flare for no reason, one or more triggers could be to blame. Everyday things like stress, a bug bite, and cold temperatures can trigger psoriasis. Triggers vary from person ...

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 is a skin condition that causes the formation of thick, scaly patches on the body. It’s commonly found on the elbows, knees or scalp but can occur nearly anywhere on the skin. Cold weather ...

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Psoriasis causes your body to make new skin cells too quickly. These cells tend to pile up and form spots, bumps, and thick scaly patches called plaques that can be uncomfortable. Scientists think ...

As winter arrives, the stark shift to dry air and central heating presents a challenge for those with eczema and psoriasis.

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 ...