Psoriasis has always been a common disease. Historically, its causes were obscure and surrounded by stigma; it wasn't until recently that scientists categorized it as an autoimmune condition. Indeed, ...

Dr. Carolyn Jacob, medical director of Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology and a member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), was diagnosed with psoriasis 36 years ago. “It’s what got me ...

For decades, people with psoriasis have been treated in clinics with narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy, or light therapy, to reduce sores, scales, and inflammation. Now, new research from the ...

Psoriasis -- the chronic condition that causes red, scaly, itchy patches on your skin -- comes and goes. Your psoriasis can change in how serious it is and how often you have symptoms. Psoriasis ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Different kinds of skin rashes include eczema, chickenpox, psoriasis, and shingles ...

Working on fast cars has been Rogelio "Al" Castro's lifelong passion. Now, in retirement, he loves to take his grandkids to the speedway and tell them what it was like when he worked in the pit - the ...

More than 8 million Americans have psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by patches of sore, itchy, inflamed, or scaly skin, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF).The ...

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 ...

“I was young when I was diagnosed with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, and it felt like my whole life revolved around my condition. After coping with symptoms for years, I began to recognize the ...