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 ...

Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis — a group of skin conditions that affect the skin and cause itchy rashes and pain. Plaque psoriasis causes raised red or purple patches covered ...

If you have psoriasis, you may feel like this autoimmune disease is plenty to cope with all on its own. But unfortunately there are a number of other health issues linked to the condition. These may ...

Psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune disease, is most commonly associated with symptoms that affect the skin. But it can also cause persistent fatigue, sometimes so severe that it reduces your quality of ...

Susan Bard, MD, is a board-certified general and procedural dermatologist with the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery. Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin ...

From acne to sunburns, your skin is vulnerable to a range of uncomfortable conditions. Among them is psoriasis, which often appears on the face and body and can have a negative impact on your quality ...

Brendan Camp, MD, FAAD, is a double board-certified dermatologist. A dermatologist may use a physical exam and medical history to diagnose psoriasis. Skin biopsies help distinguish psoriasis from ...

When you hear "psoriasis," you probably think of red, irritated skin. And while that's partially what it is, psoriasis goes much deeper than that. Psoriasis is actually a chronic condition that brings ...

You may have noticed sore, itchy, or red skin around your groin area. If the irritation hasn’t gone away after a couple of days, consider getting it checked out. You may be experiencing one of several ...

Scales. Plaques. Flaking. If you’re knowingly (and frustratingly) nodding your head, then you’re likely familiar with the autoimmune disease psoriasis, which affects more than 7.5 million adults in ...