Psoriasis Medical Reference

Psoriasis can take a mental toll. But there’s plenty you can do to keep your mood up and feel your best.

Finding effective relief from psoriasis can take time and trying different treatments. Here are reasons why you may need to switch your medications.

Biologics can be the best treatment for moderate or severe psoriasis. Find out if they’re right for you.

If your psoriasis treatment isn’t controlling your symptoms as well as you’d like, it may be time for combination therapy. Find out how it works, pros and cons, and which treatments work best together.

Learn about genital psoriasis, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments, tips for living with it, and more.

Genital psoriasis can be embarrassing and uncomfortable. WebMD shows you how to spot it and the best ways to treat it.

Genital psoriasis can look like a lot of other skin problems. WebMD helps you figure out when to see your doctor.

Skin in your genital areas is too sensitive for some common psoriasis treatments. WebMD shows you what can work instead.

Genital psoriasis looks different from psoriasis on other parts of your body. Web MD shows you what to watch for.

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.

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.

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

A look at some of the most common topical treatments for psoriasis.

Learn 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.

A look at medicines that can make your psoriasis worse and 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.

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.