Knowing which kind of psoriasis you have helps you and your doctor make a treatment plan. Most people have only one type at a time. Experts believe psoriasis is an autoimmune disease.

If you have psoriasis, you might take medication and keep close tabs on the weather, your stress level, and other triggers. Should you also watch what's on your plate? A healthy diet -- lots of ...

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 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 ...

White matter and other changes around the toenails and fingernails can occur with psoriasis or nail fungus. However, fungal infections are contagious, and psoriasis is not. The causes and ...

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 ...