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 ...

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 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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

My scalp has been itching really bad for about two months. I don't have lice or a flaky scalp; it's not even red. Any idea what would cause this? Thanks for your question. While your physician would ...

Why Would You Need a Shampoo for an Itchy Scalp? Having an itchy scalp can be unbearable. You might even have trouble sleeping or concentrating. Your scalp could also feel dry, flaky, scaly, or have ...