Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin condition that is often misunderstood; people who have psoriasis can face prejudice and discrimination. Psoriasis is characterized by raised red, white, or silvery skin patches. The good news is that many medications can control psoriasis, and lifestyle changes—such as getting short periods of sun exposure and quitting smoking—can help too.

Psoriasis Journey

Living a More Comfortable Life With Psoriasis

An estimated 7 million people have psoriasis, yet many are not getting treatment. Find out how to tell if you have psoriasis, what medications can help, how to take care of your skin, and how other people cope with the challenges of psoriasis—from battling stigma to dating.

Psoriasis News

Pleasure in Scratching an Itch May Depend on Location
THURSDAY, Feb. 2 (HealthDay News) — Sometimes, there’s nothing better than scratching an itch. And a new study suggests that where the itch resides is key to the pleasure derived from scratching. The findings help improve understanding of itch and might even help folks battling itchy skin ailments, according to study author Dr. Gil Yosipovitch, a [...]
Autoimmune Woes May Raise Risk for Lung Clots
FRIDAY, Nov. 25 (HealthDay News) — Patients hospitalized for autoimmune disorders, like rheumatoid arthritis or Crohn’s disease, may be at greater risk for a life-threatening pulmonary embolism, a clot in a main artery of the lung, a new study finds. Reporting online Nov. 25 in The Lancet, researchers warned that steps should be taken to [...]
Psoriasis Treatment’s Convenience May Be Key for Patients
By Denise MannHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Nov. 21 (HealthDay News) — Many people with the skin disease psoriasis put a higher value on a treatment that suits their lifestyle than on out-of-pocket costs and side effects, a new German study finds. As many as 7.5 million Americans have the chronic skin condition, according to the National Psoriasis [...]
Does Psoriasis Thwart the Benefits of ‘Good’ Cholesterol?
THURSDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDay News) — Inflammation caused by psoriasis may trigger changes in a person’s cholesterol, including weakening the function of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), the “good” cholesterol, new research suggests. The researchers said that, if confirmed, their findings could help explain why people with psoriasis — a chronic skin condition — are at greater risk [...]
Experimental Psoriasis Drug Bests Older Treatment
By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Oct. 26 (HealthDay News) — An experimental psoriasis treatment performed significantly better than the commonly prescribed medication methotrexate in a new clinical trial. The drug briakinumab reduced psoriasis symptoms by at least 75 percent in nearly 82 percent of those taking it, compared to just 40 percent of those on methotrexate. But [...]