Clinical

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...

Sunlight. Good for your skin or dangerous? The answer: It depends. There are so many conflicting reports and experiences when it comes to sunlight and vitamin D. Those who live...

Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...

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. 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...