Treatment of psoriasis - DermNet What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a common, chronic, immune-mediated skin disease with characteristic red, scaly plaques caused by the excessive proliferation of skin cells There are a number of types of psoriasis, including chronic plaque psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, flexural psoriasis, palmoplantar psoriasis, and nail psoriasis
Psoriasis Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors | NIAMS Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes red, scaly skin that may feel painful, swollen, or hot Learn more about the types and what causes psoriasis
Psoriasis: Symptoms, Treatment, Images and More - DermNet Psoriasis usually presents with symmetrical, scaly plaques with well-defined edges Factors that can trigger psoriasis include smoking, obesity, medications such as some anti-inflammatories and lithium
Nail psoriasis - DermNet Nail psoriasis, Psoriatic nail dystrophy, Psoriatic nail disease, Psoriasis of the nails Authoritative facts from DermNet New Zealand
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Seborrheic dermatitis: Causes and treatment — DermNet Seborrheic (seborrhoeic) dermatitis is a common, chronic or relapsing form of dermatitis that mainly affects the scalp, face, and trunk The images below indicate
Pityriasis rosea - DermNet Pityriasis rubra pilaris Erythema multiforme Guttate psoriasis Secondary syphilis Pityriasis alba Seborrhoeic dermatitis Tinea corporis Tinea versicolor What is the treatment for pityriasis rosea? General measures While pityriasis rosea is a self-limiting disease, an important goal of treatment is to control pruritus, which may be severe in 25%
UVB Phototherapy (Ultraviolet Light Therapy) — DermNet Ultraviolet B (UVB) phototherapy delivers shortwave ultraviolet radiation to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis Phototherapy works by suppressing DNA synthesis, which in turn reduces inflammation