- Treatment of psoriasis - DermNet
What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a common, chronic, immune-mediated skin disease with characteristic red, scaly plaques caused by the excessive proliferation of skin cells There are a number of types of psoriasis, including chronic plaque psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, flexural psoriasis, palmoplantar psoriasis, and nail psoriasis
- Psoriasis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes red, scaly skin that may feel painful, swollen, or hot Learn more about the types and what causes psoriasis
- Psoriasis Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors | NIAMS
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin disease where patches of skin become red scaly Learn more about the types, symptoms, possible causes of psoriasis
- Psoriasis: Symptoms, Treatment, Images and More - DermNet
Psoriasis usually presents with symmetrical, scaly plaques with well-defined edges Factors that can trigger psoriasis include smoking, obesity, medications such as some anti-inflammatories and lithium
- Guidelines for the management of psoriasis - DermNet
Guidelines for the management of psoriasis, Treatment guidelines for chronic plaque psoriasis Authoritative facts from DermNet New Zealand
- Chronic Plaque Psoriasis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Chronic plaque psoriasis is the most common presentation of psoriasis It appears as red, scaly and thickened patches of skin, and is treated with one or more topical agents
- Scalp Psoriasis: A Complete Overview — DermNet
Scalp psoriasis is characterised by red, thickened patches or plaques with overlying silvery-white scales, affecting part or all of the scalp, as seen in the images below Scalp psoriasis is thought to be caused by a combination of multiple factors
- Facial psoriasis - DermNet
What is facial psoriasis? Facial psoriasis is a chronic skin condition in which there are one or more, persistent, thickened, red and dry patches on the face Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease that may affect any skin site Facial involvement occurs at some time in about half those affected by psoriasis Although it is usually mild, facial psoriasis is occasionally very
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