Psoriasis is a complex, chronic relapsing and inflammatory skin disorder with a prevalence of approximately 2% in the general population worldwide. Psoriasis can be triggered by infections, physical ...

Psoriasis symptoms can worsen in the fall and winter months for some people. For some people with psoriasis, fall and winter bring shorter days, colder weather, and worsening psoriasis symptoms ...

For some people, psoriasis can be a painful source of insecurity, and covering it up might be a way to feel more confident. But not everyone with psoriasis feels this way. Some people choose to ...

White matter and other changes around the toenails and fingernails can occur with psoriasis or nail fungus. However, fungal infections are contagious, and psoriasis is not. The causes and ...

It can be difficult to tell the difference between seborrheic dermatitis vs. psoriasis when symptoms appear only on the scalp. Both conditions can cause scaly, red patches, but the specific appearance ...

A doctor may prescribe injectable treatments, such as methotrexate, TNF-alpha inhibitors, or interleukin inhibitors, for moderate to severe psoriasis when other treatments don’t work.

Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage cover penile implants if a doctor believes they are medically necessary. There may be out-of-pocket costs to consider. A penile implant makes the penis ...

A few treatments are known to help clear psoriasis symptoms fast, such as Clobex spray, cyclosporine, and Humria. When choosing a psoriasis treatment, however, also consider other factors like side ...

Kindergarten Vaccine Exemptions Soar to New High More children started kindergarten last year without having first received recommended vaccines for highly contagious and dangerous diseases.

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