Psoriasis Medical Reference

You can have a satisfying sex life and have psoriasis. Find out how to make yourself and your partner more comfortable.

Psoriasis isn't just a skin condition. It can cause symptoms in your mouth, too. Learn about this hard-to-diagnose problem and what you can do about it.

Does your child have psoriasis? Get tips on how to help your child live with psoriasis symptoms, cope with feelings, and boost self-esteem.

When your psoriasis burns and itches, you need relief fast. Learn what you can do to soothe your pain and sore skin.

You know that psoriasis is more than skin deep, but could it be the root of your digestive issues? Find out about its link to three common gut disorders.

Phototherapy, or treating your skin with specific kinds of UV or laser light, can help with psoriasis, eczema, and atopic dermatitis.

The past decade has seen some promising advances in the treatment of psoriasis, specifically the use of biologic drugs. Learn more from WebMD about how biologics work and how they are given.

WebMD explains how to identify and manage the triggers that cause your psoriasis flare-ups.

Systemic treatment -- treatment that affects the entire body -- is an approach that's typically used only in moderate to severe cases of psoriasis.

WebMD shows you some of the most common topical treatments for psoriasis.

WebMD looks at medicines that can make your psoriasis worse, and describes alternate treatments you can try instead.

Vacationing with psoriasis doesn’t have to be stressful. WebMD shows you how a bit of planning can ease the way.

Learn more from WebMD about alternative treatments for psoriasis ranging from oatmeal baths to Dead Sea soaks.

Your doctor will look at many things to figure out how severe your psoriasis is. Learn the benchmarks.

When you’ve got itchy skin, your first instinct is likely to scratch -- a lot. WebMD explains why and how you need to resist that urge.

Wondering how pregnancy will affect your psoriasis, and vice versa? Learn which treatments to keep, which to skip, and how to keep both your skin and your baby safe.

Treating psoriasis can be tricky when you have other health problems. WebMD explainshow to avoid complications and dangerous drug interactions.

Psoriasis is more than just a skin disease. WebMD explains how it can affect your mood and what you can do if you feel down.

WebMD explains how diabetes and psoriasis affect each other. Knowing can help you manage both.

WebMD describes the symptoms of pustular psoriasis and explains how it's diagnosed and treated.

The Right Psoriasis Shampoo for You: WebMD explains how they work and the way they help.

From skin creams to light therapy to biologic drugs, psoriasis treatments can offer major relief. But they also have side effects. WebMD explains some of the most common ones.

Find out if some diets can make your psoriasis better or if there are certain foods you should avoid to keep it from getting worse.

That bulging patch of skin can be a sign of many health conditions. Find out what causes pustules and how they're treated from WebMD.

If you have psoriasis, you may know that going out in the sun can help your symptoms. Find out more about the risks and benefits of treating psoriasis with sunlight from WebMD.