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Bookmark or Share- Psoriasis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicPsoriasis 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 ClinicPsoriasis 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.
- Scalp psoriasis vs. seborrheic dermatitis: What's the difference?Your health care provider will likely be able to tell you if you have scalp psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis or both by looking at your skin, scalp and nails. Scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis are common conditions that affect the scalp.
- Types of psoriasis (psoriasis pictures) - Mayo ClinicLearn to identify types of psoriasis, such as guttate psoriasis and scalp psoriasis, by appearance.
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treating psoriasisPsoriasis skin regenerates every 72 hours. When the immune system becomes activated and attacks the skin cells, psoriasis causes the cells to build up rapidly on the skin’s surface. Because the body cannot shed skin that quickly, a callous forms on the skin.
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