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
- What Is Itchy Skin A Sign Of?
- Why Does Pus Come Out When I Squeeze My Armpit?
- Why Do I Have Little Bumps on the Back of My Hands?
- Boils
- What Do Pimples on Your Vulva Mean?
- What Besides Lupus Can Cause a Butterfly Rash?
- Torn or Detached Nail
- Fungal Skin Infection vs. Eczema
- What Triggers Dyshidrotic Eczema?
- How Do I Know If I Have Lice?
- How Do You Clear Up Rosacea?
- What Causes a Rash Like Acne on the Face?
- How Do You Get Rid of a Wart on Your Finger?
- Heat Rash
- When Do You Know a Plantar Wart Is Gone?
Skin Conditions & Beauty Medications
- 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 and Treat, Cleanse and Treat Plus, Inova 4/1) (Cleanse & Treat, Inova 4/1, Inova 8/2)
- 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)
- daptomycin (Cubicin)
- salicylic acid and sodium thiosulfate topical (Exoderm, Versiclear) (Versiclear)
Skin Conditions & Beauty Images and Slideshows
- Picture of Erythema Toxicum Neonatorum Eruption
- Picture of Nail-Patella Syndrome
- Picture of Tattoo with Q-Switched Laser Treatment
- How to Make Scars Less Visible
- Picture of Psoriasis Vulgaris Plaque
- Picture of Fire Ant Stings
- Picture of Poison Ivy
- What Your Body Odor Says About Your Health
- Life-Threatening Skin Rashes
- Kombucha: What to Know Before You Sip
- Unexpected Places You Can Get Skin Cancer
- Pictures of Age Defying Hairstyles: How to Look Younger
- Better Eyebrows and Eyelashes in Pictures
- Quick Home Remedies for Puffy Face and Body
- Skin Conditions: Things That Look Scary but Aren't
Skin Conditions & Beauty Quizzes
- Atopic Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) Quiz: Test Your Skin Disorders IQ
- Summer Skin Risks: Sunburn, Bug Bites & Poison Ivy
- Shingles Quiz: Symptoms, Vaccine & Pictures
- Skin and Makeup Quiz: Test Your Skin and Makeup IQ
- 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
- Can Psoriasis Go Away on Its Own? What Happens if Psoriasis Is not Treated?
- How Long Does It Take to Recover from Shingles?
- How Do You Get Rid of Shingles?
- What’s the Best Thing to Put on Psoriasis?
- How Does Psoriasis Start Out?
- How Do You Get Rid of Psoriasis Naturally?
- Can You Die if You Have Psoriasis?
- FDA Approves New Psoriasis Drug Cosentyx