Australian researchers say they have identified a gene mutation that causes the skin disease psoriasis. A chronic inflammatory condition, psoriasis causes red, scaly, itchy patches on the skin. Some ...

Mark G. Lebwohl, MD, explains what causes generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) and the potential triggers for GPP episodes. Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA: Dr Lebwohl, you gave us a great overview.

Psoriasis treatments have been a staple of TV advertising for nearly 50 years. That’s because the skin disease is relatively widespread throughout the United States. Roughly 80 to 90 percent of ...

Guttate psoriasis causes small, round bumps. It's typically triggered by a Streptococcus (strep) bacteria infection. Guttate psoriasis most commonly affects children and adolescents. This condition is ...

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 ...

While medication can reduce (or clear) psoriasis, anything that irritates your skin can cause psoriasis to flare -- even when you use medication. That's why dermatologists help their patients manage ...

Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated condition that causes dry skin, inflammation, and rashes that may be itchy and painful. A person may also notice skin discoloration and the development of gray ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Researchers say they have identified a gene mutation that causes psoriasis, and they hope the discovery will lead to improved ...