Psoriasis is a chronic disease where your immune system becomes overactive and makes skin cells too quickly. As these cells build up, they form psoriasis plaques, thick raised patches of skin with ...

If you're experiencing psoriasis—i.e., itchy, raised, scaly patches—on your scalp, forehead, back of your neck, or ears (which, by the way, is very common, so you're definitely not alone), and you're ...

For those with scalp psoriasis, finding a shampoo that reduces scales and soothes itching without messing with your hair color can seem like an impossible task. But looking for a few key ingredients ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." If your scalp is itchy and your shoulders are often covered with a snowfall of flakes, you’ve ...

A recent Phase 3 clinical trial demonstrated that a steroid-free topical foam, roflumilast (Zoryve), significantly improved the signs and symptoms of psoriasis on both the scalp and body. The foam ...

Guselkumab demonstrated strong efficacy in treating moderate to severe scalp psoriasis, especially in individuals with skin of color, achieving nearly 70% complete scalp clearance by week 48. The ...

Katlein Franca, MD, is a dermatologist and clinical associate professor of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami. Scalp psoriasis is a ...

How does a doctor tell the difference between scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp? Your doctor can usually tell whether you have scalp psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis or both based ...

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private office ...

Red spots on the scalp can occur due to acne, psoriasis, folliculitis, and other conditions. Medical options can address underlying causes, while home treatments, such as zinc, can help manage ...

Psoriasis vulgaris is the most common form of psoriasis. It causes patches of scaly, inflamed skin and can occur across the body. Vulgaris is Latin for ‘common’, so it means a common form of psoriasis ...

Psoriasis has many imitators, but one that comes very close is seborrheic dermatitis. That’s because both conditions can cause red, scaly, inflamed patches on your skin. To tell the two apart, you’ll ...