Psoriasis

There are various types of psoriasis, and each can come with its own set of challenges. Plaque psoriasis, the most common form of the skin condition, causes inflamed, localized rashes that are thick, scaly, and super itchy, for example.…

From acne, hives and eczema, to psoriasis, dermatitis, hypopigmentation and hyperpigmentation, there are so many diseases and conditions that affect the skin and often result in discomfort, an unpleasant appearance and sometimes, affecting…

The number of persons who are afflicted by these air pollutants has significantly increased along with the increase in air pollution across the national capital region in India's New Delhi. When a person is exposed to any external…

It would be nice to think that skin problems were confined to the teenage years. Unfortunately, not only can breakouts happen at any age, but new changes to the skin can occur too. One skin condition that can be particularly challenging to…

Plaque psoriasis happens to be an inflammatory skin condition - a chronic autoimmune disease that causes the cells to reproduce very quickly. Among the various skin conditions, psoriasis is one of the most prevalent skin disorders and as…

Every year, World Psoriasis Day is observed on October 29 to raise awareness on the severity of the disease. An autoimmune disorder in which the regeneration of skin cells increases ten times more than normal, which leads to a build-up of…

Psoriasis is an auto-immune disorder that not only damages the skin but also causes mental discomfort for the patients where the skin cells grow at a very rapid rate and the skin is not able shed them as quickly. This results in pile up of…

It is estimated that over 8 million people in the United States—and 125 people worldwide—have psoriasis. While psoriasis looks like dry, inflamed patches of red skin, that simple description isn’t the whole story. While there is currently…

More than eight million people in the United States have the autoimmune skin condition known as psoriasis, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation. Psoriasis is a chronic condition. There’s no cure, but it can be managed—so if you're…

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