Abdominal obesity is a greater risk factor for psoriasis than total body fat, according to an analysis of imaging data, suggesting clinicians should consider treatments that also reduce ...

More information: Michael J. Diaz et al, The Association of Psoriasis With Sleep Disorders in a Diverse National Cohort, JEADV Clinical Practice (2025). DOI: 10.1002/jvc2.70022 ...

Psoriasis cannot be completely cured, although it may be treated. The therapy aims to relieve skin discomfort and inflammation, eliminate extra dead skin cells, and prevent abnormal skin development.

Psoriasis is a hereditary, chronic skin condition that can also result in inflammation of the joints. In Sweden, almost 300,000 people live with some form of the condition.

You may have this type of psoriasis if you develop smooth, red patches of inflamed skin in the moist folds or creases of your skin, such as in your armpits or groin, under your breasts, or between ...

Heart Disease People with psoriasis are already at increased risk for heart disease. Alcohol use is also a known risk factor for heart problems, as it has been shown to increase blood pressure ...

Auspitz Sign Causes When a psoriasis scale flakes off your skin or you remove it, you may notice an Auspitz sign. The sign is caused by thinning in the inner layer of skin. Because the skin is so ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the approval of Otezla ® (apremilast) to include treatment of pediatric patients 6 years of age and older weighing at least 20kg with moderate ...

While there is no cure for psoriasis, many people seek relief through home remedies to manage flare-ups and ease discomfort. Coconut oil, a popular natural remedy for various skin conditions, is ...

People may refer to plaque psoriasis as psoriasis vulgaris or simply psoriasis. The FDA approved Otezla in 2014. It belongs to a class of medicines called phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) inhibitors.

To effectively manage psoriasis, it’s important to identify, track, and avoid triggers such as stress, certain foods, or medications. Some people also find relief through an elimination diet.