From a young age, Steven Levy had an idea of how dramatically psoriasis can impact physical and mental health. “My dad had it,” recalls Levy, a TV producer in Los Angeles. “Growing up, I watched him ...

Psoriasis affecting the hands and feet can be difficult to distinguish clinically from eczema. Unfortunately, a biopsy of an area thought to be volar psoriasis is of little diagnostic value, as it is ...

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes red, flaky patches on the skin. It frequently occurs on the bottoms of the feet. The American Podiatric Medical Association offers suggestions for ...

Plaque psoriasis Plaque psoriasis affects 80–90% of people with psoriasis. It commonly affects the scalp, elbows, knees, face, lower back, soles of the feet, and palms of the hands. On white skin, the ...

Psoriasis vulgaris is the most common form of psoriasis. It causes patches of scaly, inflamed skin and can occur across the body. Vulgaris is Latin for ‘common’, so it means a common form of psoriasis ...

You may have dry feet in the winter due to the cold, dry air. To prevent dry feet, moisturize after you bathe and avoid hot water. If your dry feet are due to athlete's foot, diabetes, eczema, or ...