When you look at your psoriasis patches, you want to know: How can I make them disappear? And how can I stop them from spreading? While the cause of psoriasis stems from your body's immune system ...

In a new study, researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have determined that a protein called NF-kB ...

You can apply sunscreen to psoriasis plaques to prevent sunburn, but, if the plaques from psoriasis are inflamed or cracked ...

Having psoriasis, an autoimmune condition that causes inflamed skin patches, can make you more likely to develop certain skin infections. A combination of factors—such as a damaged skin barrier ...

However, fungal infections are contagious, and psoriasis is not. The causes and treatment are also different. The autoimmune activity in psoriasis causes the rapid overgrowth of skin cells.

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that manifests itself mainly with skin symptoms (dryness, itching, scaly skin, abnormal patches and plaques). It affects about 2% of the population and is mediated ...

Biologics are some of the most effective psoriasis treatments. They block cytokines, which your immune system releases. Cytokines cause psoriasis-related: cell growth cell overproduction ...

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 ...

Investigative therapies to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in clinical trials include several orally administered ...

In a new study, researchers have determined that a protein called NF-kB c-Rel can intensify the symptoms of psoriasis when activated by signals from the body's immune system. Understanding how 'c-Rel' ...

The following is a summary of “Exploring itch in hidradenitis suppurativa with lessons from atopic dermatitis and psoriasis,” published in the January 2025 issue of Dermatology by Trupiano et al. Itch ...