Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that affects those with the skin condition, psoriasis. In fact, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation, up to 30% of psoriasis sufferers will end up with psoriatic arthritis. The disease can develop at any time, even when actual skin lesions haven’t yet been seen, but it’s more common […]
Every year, more and more individuals suffer from scalp psoriasis. Scalp psoriasis is characterized by the swelling and scaling of the scalp. Most of those who are affected are adults, although there are also a significant number of cases in children. Because of the discomfort that it can bring, affected individuals are constantly looking for […]
Psoriasis is a skin disorder that is the direct result of an overreaction in the immune system, wherein new skin cells quickly develop and multiply in a matter of days. The production of skin cells normally takes weeks or months but because of the overreaction in the immune system, it takes only a few days […]
Your body was built to help defend you against any intruders—cells, viruses and substances that simply do not belong inside of you. Your immune system is the set of tissues, organs and marrow designed to wage war on foreign substances. Unfortunately, sometimes the immune system is ultra sensitive and, in its desire to help your […]
Psoriasis is a condition in which skin cells reproduce too quickly. Psoriasis can be found anywhere on the body. Scalp psoriasis is the term used when psoriasis is found on the scalp and causes red lesions and scales to appear. This condition can range in severity. Often in a mild case the scaling will be […]