More than 125 million people worldwide suffer from some form of psoriasis. If you’ve struggled with your skin health this ...
Evidence indicates that people who smoke tobacco may be more likely to get a form of psoriasis that causes pustules on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. Researchers have also found ...
Hand and foot psoriasis can wreak havoc with self-esteem as a patient's confidence is eroded by the unsightly and embarrassing appearance of the disease on the hands and/or feet. Patients may also ...
Symptoms of nail psoriasis often appear after an injury in the affected area. It is possible to overlook a small injury, such as a cut or bruised toe because people sometimes cram their feet into ...
A doctor may prescribe injectable treatments, such as methotrexate, TNF-alpha inhibitors, or interleukin inhibitors, for moderate to severe psoriasis when other treatments don’t work.
Hand and foot psoriasis impairs patients´ ability to function, impacts them financially, and chips away at their self-worth. Dermatology nurses play an important role with these patients in ...