PSORIASIS
Psoriasis

What Is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a disease in which red, scaly patches form on the skin, typica...
Psoriasis is a disease in which red, scaly patches form on the skin, typically on the elbows, knees, or scalp. An estimated 7.5 million people in the United States will develop the disease, most of them between the ages of 15 and 30.

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13 Reasons You Have Scaly Skin—and How to Get Rid of It

If your skin is dry, rough, and scaly, psoriasis, eczema, athlete's foo...
If your skin is dry, rough, and scaly, psoriasis, eczema, athlete's foot, or other skin conditions could be to blame. Our guide to the many causes of scaly skin will help you pinpoint your problem–and identify the steps you can take to fix it.
Psoriasis

The Different Types of Psoriasis

Psoriasis can take several different forms. Here's how to tell apart th...
Psoriasis can take several different forms. Here's how to tell apart these distinct but related conditions.
Psoriasis

11 Signs You Could Have Psoriasis

This autoimmune skin condition produces itchy, red patches and other sympto...
This autoimmune skin condition produces itchy, red patches and other symptoms that vary by the type of disease and severity.
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6 Things That Can Make Psoriasis Better

If you suffer from psoriasis, you know the skin condition can cause serious...
If you suffer from psoriasis, you know the skin condition can cause serious discomfort—and you’re not alone. The inflammatory disease, which is commonly characterized by scaly, raised patches on the skin, affects up to 7.5 million Americans. The most common of the five forms of the disorder, plaque psoriasis tends to develop on the scalp, knees, elbows, hands, and feet.

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