Brendan Camp, MD, FAAD, is a double board-certified dermatologist. A dermatologist may use your medical history and a physical exam to diagnose psoriasis. Psoriasis often appears purple or brown in ...

Feb. 25, 2026 A gel-like sugar coating on immune cells has been found to play a starring role in psoriasis. Researchers discovered that immune cells shed this outer layer to help them exit the ...

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease in which the skin becomes inflamed, producing red, flaky areas. It affects 1-2% of the population and is thought to be caused by misguided T cell attacks on the skin ...

Lloyd S. Miller, M.D., Ph.D., is Vice President, Immunodermatology Disease Area Leader for the Immunology Therapeutic Area at Janssen Research & Development, LLC., one of the Janssen Pharmaceuticals ...

Topical medicines that are applied to the skin play an important role in the treatment of plaque psoriasis to help improve the appearance of the skin and reduce itching. New medicines that target the ...

There are many safe and effective treatments for scalp conditions, such as alopecia areata, psoriasis, and seborrheic dermatitis. However, applying these medications can be tricky if you don’t have ...

Genital psoriasis can be treated successfully: You apply most treatments for genital psoriasis directly to the psoriasis. If you have psoriasis on or around your genitals, you have genital psoriasis.

Elbow psoriasis causes red, itchy, scaly plaques that can crack or bleed. Treatments include topical medications, systemic medicines, and phototherapy. Wearing loose, cotton clothing can help prevent ...

Choose psoriasis soaps with ingredients like coal tar, colloidal oatmeal, and salicylic acid to help manage symptoms. Avoid soaps with harsh ingredients like alcohol, sulfates, and synthetic ...