Psoriasis

A look into the five common forms of psoriatic arthritis, as well as how to treat them.

Jul 2, 2009 - Jennifer Gittins

A look into the five types of psoriasis, a skin disease that affects nearly 8 million Americans, and 125 million people worldwide.

Jul 2, 2009 - Jennifer Gittins

Learn more about pustular psoriasis, the three types, symptoms and treatments for this rare form of psoriasis.

Jul 2, 2009 - Jennifer Gittins

Palmoplantar pustular psoriasis is a type of localized pustular psoriasis limited to the palms and soles. It is a chronic, recurrent eruption resistant to treatment.

Feb 13, 2009 - Hanish Babu

Erythrodermic psoriasis is one of the dreaded complications of psoriasis. It can cause serious metabolic disturbances in the body and is a medical emergency.

Feb 1, 2009 - Hanish Babu

These tips on how to treat scalp psoriasis deals with the diagnosis of the itchy scaly scalp disease and the most effective remedies to control it.

Jan 17, 2009 - Hanish Babu

Learning how to avoid side effects of topical steroids and limit topical steroid complications are of paramount importance in psoriasis and steroid responsive diseases

Jan 17, 2009 - Hanish Babu

Learning how to care for your skin in psoriasis will help in keeping psoriasis flare ups to a minimum throughout the year.

Jan 8, 2009 - Hanish Babu

Psoriasis 101 showcases the essentials of psoriasis basics.

Jan 7, 2009 - Hanish Babu

Learning how to avoid psoriasis flare ups is a very important part of managing this chronic disease.

Jan 7, 2009 - Hanish Babu

Early diagnosis and treatment of psoriatic arthritis is essential to prevent bone and joint destruction and disabilities.

Jan 6, 2009 - Hanish Babu

Different types of psoriatic arthritis present with varied clinical presentations of joint disease and debilities, severely affecting the quality of life in the patients.

Jan 5, 2009 - Hanish Babu

Psoriatic arthritis is a specific type of debilitating joint inflammation, which is usually associated with psoriasis.

Jan 5, 2009 - Hanish Babu

Handling the psychosocial problems caused by psoriasis is an integral part of proper management of the disease.

Jan 5, 2009 - Hanish Babu

Psoriasis has an immense impact on social life, with quality of life being adversely affected at personal, family, professional and social levels.

Jan 4, 2009 - Hanish Babu

This article explores the relationship between stress, skin and psoriasis and provides tips on how to manage stress in psoriasis.

Jan 3, 2009 - Hanish Babu

Calcipotriene was first approved in the early 1990s in Europe as a 0.005% ointment formulation with the generic name calcipotriol. It is an analogue of vitamin D3.

Jan 3, 2009 - Hanish Babu

Since the introduction of newer topical therapies like calcipotriene, anthralin use as a topical treatment for psoriasis has declined due to its side effects.

Jan 3, 2009 - Hanish Babu

Topical coal tar has helped treat psoriasis for centuries but has fallen into disgrace following the carcinogenic potential of tar compounds.

Jan 2, 2009 - Hanish Babu

Topical sequential therapy is a widely practiced technique in the treatment of psoriasis that provides a balance between maximizing efficacy and minimizing side-effects.

Dec 31, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Topical corticosteroids are the mainstay of treatment in mild to moderate psoriasis.

Dec 30, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Topical therapies are usually the first line of options in treating localized psoriasis.

Dec 30, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Ideally all patients with suspected psoriasis should be seen by a dermatologist to establish the diagnosis before any treatment is instituted and guidelines issued.

Dec 30, 2008 - Hanish Babu

New year resolutions on life style management in psoriasis will help majority patients keep their disease under optimum control throughout the year.

Dec 28, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Plaque psoriasis is the commonest variety of psoriasis and is called psoriasis vulgaris. About 80% of those who have psoriasis have this form.

Dec 27, 2008 - Hanish Babu