Psoriasis occurs when the immune system sends out faulty signals, resulting in painful red, scaly patches on the skin that bleed and itch. In normal skin, the cells grow every 28 days, but in ...

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.

Between 20 and 30 percent of people with psoriasis eventually develop a second, more disabling problem: painful joint inflammation. Known as psoriatic arthritis, it can quietly worsen and, without ...

How Psoriasis Raises the Risk Types of Skin Infections When to See Your Doctor Treatment for Skin Infections Preventing Skin Infections Psoriasis is a skin condition involving the abnormal buildup of ...

Psoriasis treatment has come a long way. New medications like biologics have helped more people achieve clearer skin. But everyone with psoriasis is different. What works for one person won't always ...

Scientists believe the hormone hepcidin, when produced in the skin, may be the root cause of psoriasis -- a chronic and sometimes debilitating skin disease that affects 2-3% of the global population.

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 ...

If you have psoriasis, you probably know the importance of physical activity. Regular exercise decreases the risk of many chronic conditions that are linked to the inflammatory skin condition, ...