Psoriasis Medical Reference

Learn more about this topical cream that's commonly used to treat mild to moderate psoriasis.

Physical symptoms aren’t the only things you have to deal with when living with psoriasis. Other people not understanding your condition and reacting negatively can affect you, too.

What makes psoriasis mild, moderate, or severe. Why does it sometimes move from one stage to another? Here’s what to know about how psoriasis progresses and what can trigger these changes.

Psoriasis in people of color can be harder to diagnose. Learn more about how psoriasis may look different in those with darker skin.

When you have psoriasis, getting a tattoo could make your symptoms worse. What you should know about the risks of a tattoo for your psoriasis.

Are you unhappy with your psoriasis treatment? Maybe what you need is a change of scenery. Take a look at what climatotherapy can do for you.

Immunomodulators for psoriasis can change your immune system’s response and clear your skin.

Psoriasis and celiac disease are sometimes related. Are they distant cousins that share a closer genetic link? How do you live with both?

If you have psoriasis, dating can have some extra hurdles. Learn more about how to navigate romantic relationships with the skin condition.

Learn what psoriasis remission is and how to prolong periods of remission by avoiding triggers.

Learn what topical steroid withdrawal is and how to avoid it if you use this medication.

A look at the link between psoriasis and potentially addictive behaviors like smoking, drinking, gambling, and food.

The inflammation psoriasis triggers doesn’t just affect your skin. Here’s what to know about the link between psoriasis and heart disease.

Psoriasis can raise your risk of suicide. Find out why, and what you can do to feel better physically and emotionally.

Research shows that Goeckerman therapy can treat psoriasis. It’s a combination of UVB light and coal tar. Here’s how it works.

Your immune system uses tiny proteins called cytokines to communicate between cells. These proteins are an important part of why certain cells grow more and others grow less. Some cytokines appear to play a key role in psoriasis.

Vitamins and supplements like folic acid, fish oil, selenium, and vitamin D may improve symptoms of moderate to severe psoriasis. Learn the possible side effects and risks of psoriasis supplements.

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are autoimmune diseases that cause skin inflammation. Find out how they may also raise your risk of lymphoma, rare cancers like non-Hodgkin’s, and CTCL.

Psoriasis affects more than just the skin. The inflamed patches of skin may cause you to feel socially anxious.

Psoriasis and liver disease often go hand and hand. Left untreated, it can lead to cirrhosis, or liver scarring, and liver failure. Here’s how to manage both.

What risks does surgery pose if you have psoriasis? Here’s what two experts want you to know.

Smoking can heighten your risk for psoriasis or make the condition worse if you have it. Learn more about the link between this condition and smoking.

Discover how phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) inhibitors manage inflammation in people with mild to severe plaque psoriasis.

You may have heard you can use coal tar for psoriasis. It’s very safe and effective. No single coal tar product is best. Here’s what you should know about buying and using coal tar.

Topical retinoids may be an easy-to-use treatment for psoriasis. These prescription meds can bring relief and combine with other treatments for added benefits.