2024年5月17日 · Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes a rash with itchy, scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp. Psoriasis is a common, long-term (chronic) disease with no cure. It can be painful, interfere with sleep and make it hard to concentrate.

2024年5月17日 · Psoriasis treatments aim to stop skin cells from growing so quickly and to remove scales. Options include creams and ointments (topical therapy), light therapy (phototherapy), and oral or injected medications. Which treatments you use depends on how severe the psoriasis is and how responsive it has been to previous treatment and self-care …

2023年12月14日 · Learn to identify types of psoriasis, such as guttate psoriasis and scalp psoriasis, by appearance.

2024年5月17日 · Psoriasis is unique for everyone, and the effects range from mild to almost totally disabling. Your health care provider will work with you to determine the correct diagnosis for your type of psoriasis, which is essential for effective treatment.

2024年9月6日 · Psoriasis symptoms — scaly, dry skin that may be itchy or cause soreness — might seem anything but mild. But when psoriasis patches are fairly small and not debilitating, they may be considered mild and respond to first-line therapies.

2024年4月10日 · The hallmark of psoriasis is inflammation that drives uncontrolled production and aging of skin cells that build up into thick plaques on the skin. Factors that play a role in an individual’s risk for developing psoriasis or worsening severity of their psoriasis include:

2017年10月17日 · Psoriasis skin regenerates every 72 hours. When the immune system becomes activated and attacks the skin cells, psoriasis causes the cells to build up rapidly on the skin’s surface. Because the body cannot shed skin that quickly, a callous forms on the skin.

2023年10月10日 · Psoriasis, a skin condition affecting 2% to 3% of the population, can appear in various areas, including the scalp. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, causing uncomfortable flare-ups marked by itchiness.

2024年5月17日 · Learn about this common skin condition that causes red, scaly, itchy patches and how you can combine medications with self-care habits to manage it. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version.

2024年7月25日 · Your health care provider will likely be able to tell you if you have scalp psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis or both by looking at your skin, scalp and nails. Scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis are common conditions that affect the scalp.