Psoriasis can increase skin infection risk due to effects from the condition and its treatments. Learn about potential infections, symptoms, and preventive measures.

Otezla (apremilast) is an oral tablet commonly used to treat plaque psoriasis in adults and children. Plaque psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that causes itchy, painful patches on the skin.

Identifying and tracking psoriasis triggers may help manage symptoms and improve skin health. Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that involves the rapid buildup of skin cells. This results in ...

Dr. Carolyn Jacob, medical director of Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology and a member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), was diagnosed with psoriasis 36 years ago. “It’s what got me ...

Psoriasis is probably best known for the scaly red patches it leaves on your skin. Less obvious are the marks it leaves below the surface. The emotional impact of this disease is huge, especially when ...

Psoriasis can involve any area of the skin. The most common areas are those that are prone to significant trauma from rubbing or scratching. These areas include the elbows, knees and scalp. However, ...

For people with psoriasis — a chronic skin disease in which skin cells build up, typically causing discolored, itchy or scaly patches — living with the condition itself is difficult enough. But on top ...

Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated skin condition. It causes red, scaly, itchy, often inflamed patches. Because the underlying issue involves immune response and skin-cell overproduction, there’s ...