Psoriasis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
May 17, 2024 · Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes a rash with itchy, scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp. Psoriasis is a common, long-term (chronic) disease with no cure. It can be painful, interfere with sleep and make it hard to concentrate.
Psoriasis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
May 17, 2024 · Psoriasis treatments aim to stop skin cells from growing so quickly and to remove scales. Options include creams and ointments (topical therapy), light therapy (phototherapy), and oral or injected medications. Which treatments you use depends on how severe the psoriasis is and how responsive it has been to previous treatment and self-care measures.
Types of psoriasis (psoriasis pictures) - Mayo Clinic
Dec 14, 2023 · Psoriasis patches can range from a few spots of dandruff-like scaling to major rashes that cover large areas. The condition is not passed from person to person. Learn about the symptoms of common types of psoriasis.
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
May 15, 2024 · Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments of this itchy rash that most often begins before age 5, is persistent, and has periods of clearing and relapse.
Types of dermatitis (dermatitis pictures) - Mayo Clinic
Dec 19, 2023 · Dermatitis also is called eczema. Symptoms include itchiness, scaly skin, a swollen rash, oozing blisters and dandruff-like scaling. The condition is not passed from person to person. Learn about the symptoms of common types of dermatitis.
Scalp psoriasis vs. seborrheic dermatitis: What's the difference?
Jul 25, 2024 · Scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis are common conditions that affect the scalp. And they share some symptoms, such as inflamed, scaly skin. Most often, the scales of psoriasis look thicker and drier than the scales of seborrheic dermatitis. Psoriasis tends to extend beyond the hairline.
Psoriatic arthritis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Oct 2, 2021 · Psoriatic arthritis is a form of arthritis that affects some people who have psoriasis — a disease that causes red patches of skin topped with silvery scales. Most people develop psoriasis years before being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis.
Pityriasis rosea - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
Oct 11, 2022 · Diagnosis. In most cases, your health care provider can identify pityriasis rosea by looking at the rash. You might need a scraping or possibly a skin biopsy, which involves taking a small piece of the rash for testing. This test can help tell a …
Seborrheic dermatitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Jul 19, 2024 · Seborrheic dermatitis causes a rash of oily patches with yellow or white scales. The rash may look darker or lighter in people with brown or Black skin and redder in those with white skin. Seborrheic (seb-o-REE-ik) dermatitis is a common …
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
May 15, 2024 · Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments of this itchy rash that most often begins before age 5, is persistent, and has periods of clearing and relapse.