Cold and dry weather, trauma to the skin, infections and certain medications can lead to Psoriasis. While there isn’t a cure, psoriasis treatment can help manage symptoms.

No nail changes were noted. His grandfather has a history of psoriasis. Small, drop-like, salmon-pink, 1 mm to 10 mm papules with a fine scale (see Figure 1). Guttate psoriasis mainly affects the ...

Psoriasis affects about 3% of all adults in the United States, and Asian Americans have a lower-than-average risk for psoriasis. However, it's believed that psoriasis may be underdiagnosed among ...

A few treatments are known to help clear psoriasis symptoms fast, such as Clobex spray, cyclosporine, and Humria. When choosing a psoriasis treatment, however, also consider other factors like side ...

The author has declared no conflicts of interest. Psoriasis is a common, chronic inflammatory dermatosis, and patients with psoriasis often develop nail involvement. It is estimated that up to 90% of ...

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Psoriasis flares can happen anywhere on your body, including the skin on your face and under your beard. Keeping your beard clean, using good shaving practices, and choosing the right products can ...

The most important thing you can do to manage psoriasis is work with a dermatologist to create a treatment plan that’s right for you. However, in addition to working with a dermatologist ...

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 ...

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