There are few proven triggers for psoriasis. But many people with psoriasis feel a connection between certain activities or exposures and their psoriasis outbreaks. Tracking psoriasis flares can help ...

If you have nail psoriasis, it's important to protect your nails. Anything that dries or injures a nail can worsen nail psoriasis or trigger a flare-up. To help patients get the best results from ...

When you have psoriasis, the most important thing is to follow your doctor’s advice. Still, you can do a lot on your own to help control and prevent flare-ups. Symptoms get worse when your skin is dry ...

Removing psoriasis scales can have benefits, but don’t pick or peel them, which can trigger flares. There are several safe and effective ways to free your skin of flakes. These scales can be itchy, ...

Q: Please print information on psoriasis. My scalp is dry and itchy, and I have to scrape it. My back is itchy, and so is the skin behind my knees. My toes itch, and so do my eyes. A: Is your ...

Susan Bard, MD, is a board-certified general and procedural dermatologist with the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery. Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin ...