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
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Chronic Plaque Psoriasis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Chronic plaque psoriasis is the most common presentation of psoriasis It appears as red, scaly and thickened patches of skin, and is treated with one or more topical agents
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
Nail psoriasis - DermNet Nail psoriasis, Psoriatic nail dystrophy, Psoriatic nail disease, Psoriasis of the nails Authoritative facts from DermNet New Zealand