A research team led by Erwin F. Wagner from the Medical University of Vienna has discovered a previously unknown molecular ...

Icotrokinra, a targeted oral peptide that selectively binds the interleukin-23 receptor, is under investigation for the treatment of plaque psoriasis. We conducted a phase 3, double-blind, randomized, ...

MAHARASHTRA, INDIA — When Babytai Suryavanshi first noticed a few scaly patches on her right forearm, she ignored them for three months, thinking it was an infection that would heal on its own. While ...

Brendan Camp, MD, FAAD, is a double board-certified dermatologist. A dermatologist may use a physical exam and medical history to diagnose psoriasis. Skin biopsies help distinguish psoriasis from ...

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Until about 20 years ago, systemic treatment options for moderate/severe psoriasis were limited and nonspecific. To get an idea of how much the field has changed, clinical guidelines on psoriasis ...

India Bolton, 25, doesn't always have visible psoriasis flares. But there are times when her psoriasis becomes so severe that she barely feels like herself. Below, she shares how she's learned to ...

Scientists have shown that a sequence of just three amino acids may reduce the severity of psoriasis, when applied topically in an emollient cream. Birmingham scientists have shown that a sequence of ...

Catching psoriasis early is vital for managing the disease effectively and minimizing its impact on your quality of life. Timely intervention can help slow disease progression, alleviate symptoms, and ...

Elbow psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes areas of thickened, inflamed, red skin on your elbows. It can also develop on other parts of your body, like your scalp or knees. It’s thought ...

What Is the Auspitz Sign? Auspitz sign is a distinctive mark seen when a skin plaque has been removed. Plaques (also called scales) are common in plaque psoriasis, but people with Darier′s disease and ...