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 ...

Otezla (apremilast) is an oral tablet commonly used to treat plaque psoriasis in adults and children. Plaque psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that causes itchy, painful patches on the skin.

Study findings show that scores on the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index and the Dermatology Quality of Life Index are correlated in patients with psoriasis across several continents, but factors ...

Identifying and tracking psoriasis triggers may help manage symptoms and improve skin health. Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that involves the rapid buildup of skin cells. This results in ...

Learn what collagen is, why it may or may not have benefits for psoriasis, according to experts, and what the research has found so far.

For decades, people with psoriasis have been treated in clinics with narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy, or light therapy, to reduce sores, scales, and inflammation. Now, new research from the ...

Getting a plaque psoriasis diagnosis should be a pretty straightforward process. You see a dermatologist, who looks for the telltale scaly patches on your skin. But diagnosis may not be as direct or ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Key Takeaways Psoriasis causes thick patches of skin called plaques that are dry and ...