Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a common and chronic skin disorder. Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis and is characterized by red skin covered with silvery scales and inflammation. Patches of circular to oval shaped red plaques that itch or burn are typical of plaque psoriasis. The patches are usually found on the arms, legs, trunk, or scalp but may be found on any part of the skin. The most typical areas are the knees and elbows.
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Skin Conditions & Beauty Related Resources
Skin Conditions & Beauty Articles
- Guttate Psoriasis
- Nail Psoriasis
- Corns and Calluses
- Yeast Infection (Candida, Candidiasis) in Men, Women, Children, and Babies
- Subungual Hematoma (Bleeding Under Nail)
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Tinea Versicolor
- Bedbugs
- Cellulitis
- Torn or Detached Nail
- Ingrown Toenails
- Mole Removal (Procedure and After Care)
- Ingrown Hair
- Boils
- Rash (Causes, Types, and Cures)
Skin Conditions & Beauty Medications
- metronidazole topical (MetroCream, MetroGel, MetroGel Pump) (MetroCream, MetroGel, MetroLotion and more)
- onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) (Botox, Botox Cosmetic) (Botox, Botox Cosmetic, Dysport)
- ustekinumab (Stelara, Stelara PFS) (Stelara)
- adapalene and benzoyl peroxide (topical) (Epiduo, Epiduo Forte, Epiduo Pump) (Epiduo)
- methyl aminolevulinate (topical) (Metvixia) (Metvixia)
- clindamycin and tretinoin (topical) (Veltin, Ziana) (Ziana)
- benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid (topical) (Cleanse & Treat, Cleanse & Treat Plus, Inova 4/1) (Cleanse & Treat, Inova 4/1, Inova 8/2)
- zoster vaccine live (Zostavax) (Zostavax)
- ammonium lactate and urea (topical) (Carb-O-Lac HP, Carb-O-Lac5, Ultralytic) (Ultralytic, Ultralytic 2)
- sodium hyaluronate (topical) (Bionect, Gelclair, HyGel) (Bionect, Gelclair, Hylira and more)
- dapsone topical (Aczone) (Aczone)
- calcitriol (topical) (Vectical) (Vectical)
- betamethasone and calcipotriene (topical) (Enstilar, Taclonex, Taclonex Scalp) (Taclonex, Taclonex Scalp)
- sertaconazole topical (Ertaczo) (Ertaczo)
- salicylic acid and urea topical (Carb-O-Sal5, Kerasal, Salvax Duo) (Kerasal)
Skin Conditions & Beauty Images and Slideshows
- Nail Disorders: What Nails Say About Your Health
- Skin Diseases: 15 Uncommon Skin Conditions
- Diet and Nutrition: What Is the Paleo Diet?
- Parasites: See What's Eating Your Skin
- Rosacea, Acne, Shingles: Common Adult Skin Diseases
- Heat Rash: How Do You Get Rid of It?
- Cellulitis: What You Need to Know
- Ringworm: Treatment, Pictures, Causes, and Symptoms
- Boils: Pictures, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
- Types of Warts: Symptoms, Removal, and Treatment
- Health and Beauty: Baking Soda Uses for a Healthy and Clean Body
- Plants and Rashes: Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac and More
- Foot Problems: Why Are My Toenails That Color?
- Acne: Best and Worst Foods for Acne
- Healthy Living: Sunlight and Your Health
Skin Conditions & Beauty Quizzes
- Shingles Quiz: Symptoms, Vaccine & Pictures
- Atopic Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) Quiz: Test Your Skin Disorders IQ
- Skin and Makeup Quiz: Test Your Skin and Makeup IQ
- Summer Skin Risks: Sunburn, Bug Bites & Poison Ivy
- Rosacea Quiz: Test Your Medical IQ
- Hair Loss Quiz: Test Your Medical IQ
- Sweating (Perspiration) Quiz: Test Your IQ
- Skin Quiz: Acne, Dry Skin, Dandruff & More
- Bed Bugs Quiz: How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs
- Acne (Pimples) Quiz: Test Your Medical IQ
- Dry Skin Quiz: Test Your Dry Skin IQ
- Psoriasis Quiz: Test Your Medical IQ
- Skin Conditions Quiz: Common Skin Diseases
Skin Conditions & Beauty News
- FDA Clears First Topical Form of Minocycline for Acne
- FDA Finds High Systemic Absorption of Sunscreen Ingredients
- FDA Clears Injectable Ascorbic Acid (Ascor) for Scurvy
- Cosmetic Surgery Advertising on Instagram Misleading
- iPhone Cases Recalled; Liquid Inside Can Burn Skin
- Should FDA Have Power to Recall Beauty Products?
- Study Finds 4 in 10 Sunscreens Fall Short on SPF
- Warning Over Sunburn 'Tattoo' Trend
- Umbilical Cord Blood May One Day Treat Eczema, RA
- Consumer Reports Recommends 15 of 34 Sunscreens
- New Drug Kybella Zaps Double Chin: FAQ
- Once-Daily Ivermectin Is a Safe Rosacea Treatment
- 2 Sunscreen Ingredients Not Safe, Effective: FDA
- FDA Approves New Psoriasis Drug Cosentyx
- Too Much Nail Trimming May Lead to Problems