What Is Erythrodermic Psoriasis?...Erythrodermic psoriasis is a rare but extremely serious form of psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune disease that appears on the skin. People with this form of the disease develop very red...
What Is Genital Psoriasis?...Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune condition which can cause symptoms in various places on the skin, including the genitals and genital areas. Genital psoriasis can be caused by the...
Remicade (infliximab)...Remicade (infliximab) is a prescription biologic drug used to treat adults with plaque psoriasis that is chronic (long-term), severe, extensive, and/or disabling. It is usually recommended for people who may...
How Medical History & Physical Examination Help To Diagnose Psoriasis...To find out if you have psoriasis, healthcare providers will take your medical history and carry out a physical examination. Together, the physical exam and medical history will often provide...
Tazorac (tazarotene)...Tazorac(tazarotene) is a prescription topical treatment option for people with plaque psoriasis. Tazorac is available in different strengths. It may be prescribed in the form of a cream or gel...
Enbrel (etanercept)...Enbrel (etanercept) is a prescription drug used to treat children ages 4 and older and adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who may benefit from taking injections or pills...
Stress Management...Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition in which inflammation in the body causes symptoms called plaques to appear on the skin. It is a chronic, lifelong condition, but most people experience...
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Otezla (apremilast)...Otezla (apremilast) is a prescription drug used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who may benefit from taking injections or pills (systemic therapy) or light therapy. Systemic...
Cyclosporine...Cyclosporine is a prescription drug that may be used to treat adults with severe psoriasis that has not responded to other treatments. Cyclosporine is a strong systemic drug that affects the...
Taltz (ixekizumab)...Taltz (ixekizumab) is a prescription biologic drug for adults and children ages 6 and older who have moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Taltz may be recommended for people who might...
Taclonex and Enstilar (calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate)...Taclonex and Enstilar (calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate) are brand names for topical treatments that can be used to improve the symptoms of plaque psoriasis on the skin and the scalp...
Calcipotriene...Calcipotriene is a topical medicine that can be used to treat plaque psoriasis symptoms on the skin, scalp, and nails. It is only available by prescription. Calcipotriene is a type...
What Are Vitamins or Dietary Supplements That Can Help Improve Psoriasis Symptoms?...Some people with psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune condition, find that taking certain types of vitamins or dietary supplements can have a positive impact on their symptoms. However, vitamins and dietary...
Symptoms: Cracking and Bleeding...Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes symptoms to appear on the skin, such as plaques. Plaques are areas of thickened, dry, reddened skin that can develop a layer...
How Are Obesity And Metabolic Syndrome Linked To Psoriasis?...The human metabolic system is a group of chemical processes in the body that work together to digest the food we eat and transform it into the energy needed to...
What Are Complementary and Alternative Medicines and Therapies?...Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes dry, itchy, irritated, and scaly skin. Psoriasis symptoms can have a big impact on quality of life. Some people may consider complementary...
Clothing & Makeup Choices...Psoriasis is a chronic condition that causes symptoms to develop on skin due to over-activity of the immune system. The immune system triggers inflammation which causes an excess number of...
Symptoms--Joint Pain & Swelling...Psoriasis can lead to swelling and pain in the joints and can be a sign of a condition called psoriatic arthritis, an autoimmune condition with symptoms that are caused by...
Biologics for Psoriasis...Biologics are a type of medicine approved to treat conditions like psoriasis. They are some of the most effective treatments for severe psoriasis. Biologics target a specific part of your...