Psoriasis cases globally have nearly doubled from 1990 to 2021, reaching an estimated 43 million cases and 5.1 million new diagnoses in 2021. Global psoriasis cases nearly doubled from 2.85 million in ...

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin condition causing red, scaly patches. It can appear on various body parts, including the scalp, elbows, knees, hands, feet, lower back, torso, face, and ...

Until about 20 years ago, systemic treatment options for moderate/severe psoriasis were limited and nonspecific. To get an idea of how much the field has changed, clinical guidelines on psoriasis ...

If you have psoriasis, you can treat it with over-the-counter products like salicylic acid, coal tar, or both. Speaking with a doctor can help find the treatment that’s right for you. Share on ...

India Bolton, 25, doesn't always have visible psoriasis flares. But there are times when her psoriasis becomes so severe that she barely feels like herself. Below, she shares how she's learned to ...

Scientists have shown that a sequence of just three amino acids may reduce the severity of psoriasis, when applied topically in an emollient cream. Birmingham scientists have shown that a sequence of ...

Approximately 3% of adults in the United States have psoriasis, with a higher prevalence among older adults, individuals with overweight or obesity, and non-Hispanic White individuals, according to ...

Scales. Plaques. Flaking. If you’re knowingly (and frustratingly) nodding your head, then you’re likely familiar with the autoimmune disease psoriasis, which affects more than 7.5 million adults in ...

Everyone's skin reacts differently to the changing seasons. Recent studies show about 30% of psoriasis patients saw improvement during the summer, while 20% did better in winter. This means your ...

Data out of France support a link between psoriasis disease activity and the consumption of ultraprocessed foods like soda and frozen pizza. In the large NutriNet-Santé cohort, people with active ...

Organizations that have expertise in psoriasis, as well as patient advocacy groups, can provide you with educational resources, offer practical tips for managing your daily tasks, and connect you with ...

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 ...