From a young age, Steven Levy had an idea of how dramatically psoriasis can impact physical and mental health. “My dad had it,” recalls Levy, a TV producer in Los Angeles. “Growing up, I watched him ...

Psoriasis affecting the hands and feet can be difficult to distinguish clinically from eczema. Unfortunately, a biopsy of an area thought to be volar psoriasis is of little diagnostic value, as it is ...

Just noticed an itchy, red area on your arm or leg? Among the many skin conditions that could be to blame, psoriasis and ringworm are two that can easily make the list of suspects to the untrained eye ...

Psoriasis vulgaris is the most common form of psoriasis. It causes patches of scaly, inflamed skin and can occur across the body. Vulgaris is Latin for ‘common’, so it means a common form of psoriasis ...

Your feet may peel due to a skin condition, such as eczema, or fungal infection. Sometimes peeling feet may be a symptom of an underlying condition. Your treatment will depend on the underlying cause ...

Psoriasis causes your body to make new skin cells too quickly. These cells tend to pile up and form spots, bumps, and thick scaly patches called plaques that can be uncomfortable. Scientists think ...