Between 20 and 30 percent of people with psoriasis eventually develop a second, more disabling problem: painful joint inflammation. Known as psoriatic arthritis, it can quietly worsen and, without ...

Any surgery comes with risks. It’s always a good idea to know what they are before your operation. There are some added risks that come with getting surgery when you’re living with psoriasis. Once you ...

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease where red, scaly, itchy patches break out all over your body. It’s an autoimmune disease in which your immune system goes haywire and triggers inflammation of your ...

Many treatments exist, but choosing Ayurveda may be the best option because it aims to address the root cause, uses natural herbal remedies, and focuses on long-term relief. Psoriasis is a ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Over-the-counter steroid creams like hydrocortisone can help manage mild psoriasis ...

Even when medication clears skin symptoms, people with psoriasis can still have inflammation throughout their bodies that increases the risk of obesity, heart disease, and liver issues. A new study ...

Psoriasis is a common skin disease without a cure, affecting 125 million worldwide and more than eight million in the United States according to the National Psoriasis Foundation. The National ...

People with the skin condition psoriasis often have invisible inflammation in the small intestine with an increased propensity for 'leaky gut', according to new research at Uppsala University. These ...

In addition to causing myriad health problems, injury and death, the harmful use of alcohol contributes to significant social and economic loss for individuals, families, and society. A new study has ...

People with moderate to severe psoriasis are at increased risk for chronic kidney disease and need to be closely monitored for kidney problems, a large new study suggests. Researchers in Philadelphia ...