Psoriasis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
May 17, 2024 · Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes a rash with itchy, scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp. Psoriasis is a common, long-term (chronic) disease with no cure. It can be painful, interfere with sleep and make it hard to concentrate.
Psoriasis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
May 17, 2024 · Psoriasis treatments aim to stop skin cells from growing so quickly and to remove scales. Options include creams and ointments (topical therapy), light therapy (phototherapy), and oral or injected medications. Which treatments you use depends on how severe the psoriasis is and how responsive it has been to previous treatment and self-care measures.
Psoriatic arthritis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Oct 2, 2021 · Psoriatic arthritis is a form of arthritis that affects some people who have psoriasis — a disease that causes red patches of skin topped with silvery scales. Most people develop psoriasis years before being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis.
Psoriasis - Síntomas y causas - Mayo Clinic
May 17, 2024 · Existen varios tipos de psoriasis, y cada uno tiene distintos signos y síntomas: Psoriasis en placas. El tipo de psoriasis más común, la psoriasis en placas, produce manchas secas y elevadas en la piel (placas) que provocan picazón y están cubiertas de escamas. Pueden aparecer unas pocas o muchas.
Types of psoriasis (psoriasis pictures) - Mayo Clinic
Dec 14, 2023 · Learn to identify types of psoriasis, such as guttate psoriasis and scalp psoriasis, by appearance.
Psoriasis - Care at Mayo Clinic
May 17, 2024 · Psoriasis is unique for everyone, and the effects range from mild to almost totally disabling. Your health care provider will work with you to determine the correct diagnosis for your type of psoriasis, which is essential for effective treatment.
Scalp psoriasis vs. seborrheic dermatitis: What's the difference?
Jul 25, 2024 · Scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis are common conditions that affect the scalp. And they share some symptoms, such as inflamed, scaly skin. Most often, the scales of psoriasis look thicker and drier than the scales of seborrheic dermatitis. Psoriasis tends to extend beyond the hairline.
Psoriasis - Diagnóstico y tratamiento - Mayo Clinic
May 17, 2024 · Infórmate más sobre la psoriasis. Averigua todo lo que puedas sobre la enfermedad, e investiga tus opciones de tratamiento. Comprende los posibles desencadenantes de la enfermedad para poder prevenir mejor los brotes.
Psoriatic arthritis - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
Oct 2, 2021 · This form of arthritis affects some people who have psoriasis — a disease that features red patches of skin topped with silvery scales.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treating psoriasis
Oct 17, 2017 · In mild to moderate cases, treatment usually starts with creams and ointments used alone. In more severe cases, light therapy combined with topical treatment can be useful. Unfortunately, there isn’t a cure for psoriasis.