Although less than 2pc of the population in Ireland suffers with psoriasis — a chronic, systemic inflammatory skin disorder — ...

Psoriasis is a skin disease which causes a rash with itchy, scaly patches. These patches are most common on the knees, elbows ...

Psoriasis, a skin condition, can leave you with cracked, dry skin that may bleed. You may use essential oils to relieve ...

Scalp psoriasis is a manifestation of plaque psoriasis characterized by raised, red areas of skin (“plaques”) covered with a silver or white layer of dead skin cells that occurs in the hair-bearing ...

Psoriasis and diabetes are two different health conditions that affect the body in multiple ways. But is there a link between ...

Plaques usually form on the scalp, elbows, knees, or lower back ... J Am Acad Dermatol. 2008; 58:826-50. Images Plaque psoriasis, pustular psoriasis: Used with permission of the American Academy of ...

And beyond the physical symptoms, plaque psoriasis also frequently has negative effects on mental health and alters the lifestyle of those living with it. Here are five ways that this skin condition ...

About one in three people who experience acute guttate psoriasis when they're younger develop chronic plaque psoriasis in adulthood. Guttate psoriasis doesn't have progressive stages but is ...

These plaques are often itchy and sometimes painful. Plaques in certain anatomical areas—including the face, elbows and knees, scalp, genitals, and intertriginous areas (psoriasis in areas of ...

Plaques can occur anywhere on the body but most commonly develop on the scalp, elbow, knees, and lower back. There is no known cure, but long-lasting remissions are possible. Psoriasis is a chronic ...

Sheppard R, et al. Increased physical activity promotes skin clearance, improves cardiovascular and psychological health, and increases functional capacity in patients with psoriasis. Skin Health Dis.

Although some people with plaque psoriasis can control their symptoms by using topical treatments that are applied to the skin, some people with moderate or severe plaque psoriasis do not get ...