Clinical

Light therapy (also called phototherapy) uses artificial light waves to treat psoriasis. Studies show that 2 out of 3 people have significant improvement in their psoriasis with phototherapy. Several types...

Itchiness is one of the most bothersome symptoms of psoriasis. Itchy skin affects more than 70 percent of people living with psoriasis. But too much scratching can lead to bleeding...

There are many treatment options for plaque psoriasis. Each person’s journey will look different. In some cases, the same drug might work better for one person than for another. A...

Psoriasis is a chronic disease that causes skin symptoms such as scaly and itchy patches. But the impact of psoriasis goes beyond physical symptoms. People living with psoriasis are more...

Plaque psoriasis creates flaky, scaly patches or plaques on the skin and scalp. It can vary in severity and require different treatments. Using topical treatments is the first step in...

Both shingles and psoriasis are serious skin conditions that can affect large areas of the body. Both can cause painful, red, itchy skin. While they have many similarities, they are...

The two most common risk factors for developing shingles are older age and having a chronic health condition that impacts your immune system. Shingles is a common viral infection that...

Every year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a specific disease. They are our best protection against...

Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most common complications of shingles. Nearly 20 percent of people who get shingles will develop PHN.1 PHN causes severe pain that can last...

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a common viral infection that affects about 1 out of every 3 people in the United States. Its telltale sign is a painful...

Those who live with psoriasis want effective treatments for their condition. They long for relief from itchy, painful plaques on their skin and the stigma that comes along with it...

Despite being a common and disabling skin condition, psoriasis is under-treated in minority populations. The reason for this difference is not fully understood and is complex. However, it may be...

Psoriasis comes with aggravating and often painful symptoms like patchy inflammation, skin rashes, and fatigue. These symptoms alone are challenging, but many people with psoriasis also have to deal with...

Integrative dermatology is a new approach to treating skin conditions. The goal of integrative dermatology is to combine complementary treatments with standard medical treatments. This may be a useful approach...

You wake up intending to go to your family picnic. But then you look in the mirror, and your courage disappears. Your scalp psoriasis is in full view. There are...

Cosmetics are products applied to your body to make it cleaner or more appealing, or change its appearance. They include things like hair dyes, makeup, and perfumes. Cosmetics can sometimes...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not need to approve most cosmetic ingredients before they are sold to consumers. But by law, cosmetics must be safe. Under the...

A food label can tell you a lot about what you are eating. It shows the number of calories and serving sizes of different foods and provides a breakdown of...

Many people with skin conditions are allergic to the ingredients in everyday household products. Triggers can include: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that all cosmetics marketed to...

If you have ever used a product to make yourself cleaner or more appealing, then you have likely used a cosmetic. You may wonder how the federal government makes sure...