Psoriasis affecting the hands and feet can be difficult to distinguish clinically from eczema. Unfortunately, a biopsy of an area thought to be volar psoriasis is of little diagnostic value, as it is ...

Having psoriasis on your arms can be uncomfortable and embarrassing Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Having psoriasis on the arms, a part of the body that is often visible to others, can be ...

Catching psoriasis early is vital for managing the disease effectively and minimizing its impact on your quality of life. Timely intervention can help slow disease progression, alleviate symptoms, and ...

Psoriasis is a very common condition that affects 2% to 3% of the general population worldwide, with more than 7 million individuals in the United States living with the disease. Approximately 30% of ...

Psoriasis looks and feels different on people with darker skin. These differences may affect diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for people of color. Some 125 million people worldwide are ...

Share on Pinterest A study found a link between vitamin D levels and the severity of psoriasis. Raymond Forbes LLC/Stocksy Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin disorder characterized by raised, inflamed ...

When I was seven years old, I started to get itchy, flaky, inflamed skin across 90% of my body. There was no hiding it. I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune ...

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 ...