Psoriasis and dandruff can both trigger itching and flaky scalp skin. Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can cause thick patches of skin known as plaques on the scalp to become dry ...

Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD When psoriasis affects the scalp, it causes thick, silvery-white or gray scales that may be inflamed and itchy. You may also feel burning or other discomfort.

Discover how psoriasis affects immune function and the role of SSAT1 in this chronic skin condition. Learn more now.

Patients with specific dermatological immune-mediated inflammatory diseases are not at increased risk of developing severe COVID-19.

Dry skin, itching, and fiery eczema can be caused by allergens, stress, or an overactive immune response.Steroid creams ...

Adults taking the novel once-daily oral pill for plaque psoriasis have significantly higher rates of clear or almost clear ...

Mar. 3, 2025 — Psoriasis is one of the most common chronic inflammatory skin diseases, affecting around 250,000 people in Austria. While previous treatment approaches have mainly focused on ...

A recent review highlights how the Mediterranean diet can reduce inflammation and improve outcomes for chronic skin ...

It can also be a symptom of conditions that may affect the scalp, such as eczema and psoriasis. However, eczema and psoriasis are chronic skin conditions that may affect other body parts and ...

Psoriasis is chronic skin condition in which flaky or scaly patches of skin begin to form, usually on the scalp, elbows, knees, and trunk. It's thought to be caused by immune dysfunction. Millions of ...

Some evidence suggests a higher risk of liver disease with psoriasis. Certain psoriasis treatments can cause liver toxicity, but the two conditions also share common risk factors, which may ...

Two posters presented at the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting highlighted the importance of improving ...