Our skin is more than a surface, it’s a story. It’s the first thing the world sees, the last thing we shed and the only organ that touches every part ...

Brendan Camp, MD, FAAD, is a double board-certified dermatologist. A dermatologist may use a physical exam and medical history to diagnose psoriasis. Skin biopsies help distinguish psoriasis from ...

Canker sores are painful ulcers that form inside your mouth. The sores can affect daily habits like eating and drinking. Experts recommend key practices like regular teeth brushing and flossing to ...

Like acne, a cold sore outbreak can be a frustrating dilemma that makes everyday activities (like eating, drinking and talking) cumbersome. Thankfully, the best products can help eliminate some pain ...

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I am seeking supplements to help with my psoriasis. One article recommended taking turmeric to get rid of psoriasis, but the article did not go into detail. The piece is no longer ...

Scientists have shown that a sequence of just three amino acids may reduce the severity of psoriasis, when applied topically in an emollient cream. Birmingham scientists have shown that a sequence of ...

Roll your tongue around your mouth, and you might feel a sting from a new tender spot. A tiny, unwelcome crater of pain, a red circle of fire tucked against your cheek. It feels worse with every ...

Experts explain what they do, and don’t, recommend. Ask Well Experts explain what they do, and don’t, recommend. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Erica Sweeney Q: I get cold ...

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 ...

Pregnant women with psoriasis experienced significantly higher rates of preeclampsia/eclampsia and cardiac arrhythmias during delivery than women without psoriasis, in a study of a nationally ...

Approximately 3% of adults in the United States have psoriasis, with a higher prevalence among older adults, individuals with overweight or obesity, and non-Hispanic White individuals, according to ...