The symptoms of psoriasis are not the same for all patients and vary considerably according to the type of psoriasis responsible. The following types of psoriasis may affect patients and are ...

This article was medically reviewed by Caroline Chang, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on August 8, 2019. We all get rashes from time to time, ...

Susan Bard, MD, is a board-certified general and procedural dermatologist with the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery. Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin ...

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 is a disease that causes itchy, dry patches on your skin. Up to 40% of people with psoriasis have symptoms before they're 16 years old, and 10% get it before they're 10. Children can have ...

Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition, of which there are several types. Knowing what type of psoriasis you have can help you and your doctor come up with an effective treatment plan.

There are a few types of psoriasis. While some are similar, they can have different symptoms and treatments. Each type affects a different area of your body. Knowing which kind of psoriasis you have ...