Psoriasis has always been a common disease. Historically, its causes were obscure and surrounded by stigma; it wasn't until recently that scientists categorized it as an autoimmune condition. Indeed, ...

For decades, people with psoriasis have been treated in clinics with narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy, or light therapy, to reduce sores, scales, and inflammation. Now, new research from the ...

For most people, psoriasis causes red, itchy, and scaly patches on the skin. But for some, the tight, dry, and inflamed lesions can also cause pain in the skin. One study found that pain was ...

Should you see any of these where you apply your psoriasis medication, contact your dermatologist. Is treatment that you apply to the skin right for you? For this type of treatment to be effective, ...

Over-the-counter steroid creams like hydrocortisone can help manage mild psoriasis symptoms. Coal tar preparations may clear your skin but can cause irritation and have an unpleasant odor.