People with psoriasis often describe an itchy sensation that burns and is painful. Most people with psoriasis experience itchiness, but there are ways to manage this symptom. People with psoriasis ...

Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis — a group of skin conditions that affect the skin and cause itchy rashes and pain. Plaque psoriasis causes raised red or purple patches covered ...

This article was medically reviewed by Caroline Chang, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on August 8, 2019. We all get rashes from time to time, ...

Susan Bard, MD, is a board-certified general and procedural dermatologist with the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery. Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin ...

Some ways to manage psoriasis flare-ups include moisturizing, trying OTC treatments, reducing stress levels, eating an anti-inflammatory diet, and joining a support group, among others. Psoriasis is ...

Psoriasis can increase the risk of a number of other chronic health problems, but they aren’t inevitable. Learn what you can do to help protect your health. Because psoriasis is a skin condition, the ...

This article was medically reviewed by Caroline Chang, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on August 17, 2019. For most people struggling with an ...