HealthDay News — Severe psoriasis, nail pitting, and the use of retinoids were identified as possible risk factors for development of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) among patients with psoriasis, according ...

Nail problems affect nearly 10% of adults, with fungal infections outnumbering psoriasis cases by almost three to one. This prevalence disparity leads many people to automatically assume any nail ...

Most patients with psoriasis have variable nail involvement with clinical manifestations, including irregular pitting, "oil spot" discoloration of the nail bed, and onycholysis. Additional secondary, ...

Botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) exhibited promising results for nail psoriasis for up to 6 months with a single injection. Botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) injection emerged as an effective therapy for patients ...

Sore, stiff joints are more than just a nuisance. When pain flares up, it can sometimes make even simple tasks like driving or writing challenging. But what you might not know is that if your joint ...

How does one diagnose psoriasis of the nails? What is the best treatment? —R.K. Crisssman, MD, Grand Rapids, Mich. Psoriasis of the nails can be clinically recognized by the presence of nail pits, ...

Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MD Key Takeaways Osteoarthritis often starts on one side of the body and can spread to ...

Gel manicures and acrylic nails are commonplace in fashion, but these popular accessories come with health risks. From nail glue to formaldehyde, there are substances to look out for. “While manicures ...

Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MD Key Takeaways Stress can trigger psoriatic arthritis flare-ups by causing more ...