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, ...

Working on fast cars has been Rogelio "Al" Castro's lifelong passion. Now, in retirement, he loves to take his grandkids to the speedway and tell them what it was like when he worked in the pit - the ...

Dr. Carolyn Jacob, medical director of Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology and a member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), was diagnosed with psoriasis 36 years ago. “It’s what got me ...

How do you deal with side effects from your treatments for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) or psoriasis? Medications or natural treatments for your joint pain and swelling or skin plaques may cause side ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Key Takeaways Scabs on the scalp can come from dandruff, acne, or contact ...