Itch is an important, but underestimated symptom in psoriasis. Many therapies are available for pruritus; however, few are effective for psoriatic itch. Antipruritic therapies that are potentially ...

The blogger Howard Chang explores the latest advancements bringing hope for a psoriasis cure, some of which were presented at a community event.

The real-life findings showed that treatment with brodalumab improved health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for patients but itching prevented complete improvement. Despite achieving clear or almost ...

Imagine a disease that is hiding in your genetic makeup, waiting for some external event to trigger it into existence. When activated, this disease convinces your body that something is wrong with ...

More than eight million people in the United States have the autoimmune skin condition known as psoriasis, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation. Psoriasis is a chronic condition. There’s no ...

You notice a scaly, itchy rash on your skin and immediately start wondering what’s causing it. Two common culprits that can look surprisingly similar are psoriasis and ringworm, but getting the right ...

Dear Dr. Roach: A few months before my 94th birthday, I developed tiny pimples and an unbearable itch on my scalp. Two different dermatologists tried shampoos and sprays, and a biopsy showed that I ...

Higher disease acceptance in patients with psoriasis is linked to better outcomes, underscoring the need for psychological resilience in treatment. The study found illness acceptance negatively ...

Historically, sedating antihistamines such as hydroxyzine and doxepin have been used to treat psoriatic itch. They may have some role in treating nocturnal itch; however, their antipruritic efficacy ...

Dear Dr. Roach: A few months before my 94th birthday, I developed tiny pimples and an unbearable itch on my scalp. Two different dermatologists tried shampoos and sprays, and a biopsy showed that I ...