Clinical

Psoriasis can cause significant pain in and throughout the body. This leads many people with psoriasis to seek out ways to manage their pain. While doctors may prescribe pain medicines...

Psoriasis affects daily life in many ways. Symptoms often make daily tasks difficult. Visible symptoms and stigma may affect how you dress and act. They may also affect school, work...

The psoriasis symptom inventory (PSI) assesses your psoriasis. It scores the severity of 8 symptoms to give an overall score of disease severity. It is easier to use than other...

Psoriasis affects about 2 percent of the world’s population. In the US, there are about 250,000 new cases a year.1 The condition can affect how you see yourself and how...

Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...

Folliculitis is a skin condition where the skin cavity from which the hair grows (follicle) becomes infected. It can look a lot like psoriasis, another common skin condition. So how...

Skin color can make a difference when it comes to a chronic skin condition like psoriasis. Few studies have looked at psoriasis in people of color. But we know that...

Experts think as many as 20 percent of all people with psoriasis have a moderate to severe form of the condition. Learning more about the severity of your psoriasis can...

It is easy to see the red, scaly patches of psoriasis, which can show up as a few spots or major flare-ups that cover large areas of your body. However...

Have you ever felt like bugs were crawling under your skin? You are not alone. That creepy feeling may not be discussed much, but it does have a name. The...

Researchers are learning more about facial psoriasis and have found new subtypes. Facial psoriasis is one of the most severe forms of the condition. Researchers have also discovered that having...

We have all heard the saying that first impressions make the most impact. What does that mean for someone with psoriasis who has visible symptoms on the skin? Not knowing...

Psychodermatology is the study of the connection between the skin and the mind. Understanding and addressing the link between mental health and skin disorders can help to better manage both...

Finding ways to manage and treat psoriasis can be quite a journey. Oftentimes, it can feel like there are many different paths to explore, and determining which 1 works best...

Psoriasis is a long-term (chronic) skin condition that causes red, itchy, scaly patches on the body. There is no cure, and it comes and goes in cycles called flares. A...

People who have psoriasis mostly get flare-ups on their torso, arms, and legs. However, scientists have discovered other common areas for this skin disease. Sensitive areas like the face can...

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect the skin in many different ways. There are at least 4 subtypes of psoriasis understood today. The most common is plaque...

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects 2 to 3 percent of the population worldwide.1 It is a disorder that affects skin cell growth. Skin cells, or keratinocytes, replicate...

People who are being treated for psoriasis sometimes face worsening symptoms. This is a common challenge for people with autoimmune diseases. Knowledge of psoriasis and your body’s unique responses can...

A common myth is that psoriasis is “just” a skin disease. This is far from the truth. Psoriasis is a chronic condition that occurs because of a dysfunction in the...