Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin disorder in which red, scaly patches form on your skin, particularly on your elbows, knees, and scalp. Although there is no cure for psoriasis, there are things you can do to manage the condition. Find out more about psoriasis including its symptoms, complications, and management.

Psoriasis Basics

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What Is Psoriasis?

Treatment and Management

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How Is Psoriasis Treated?
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The 3 Best Plaque Psoriasis Treatments, According to Dermatologists
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4 Essential Oils To Try For Psoriasis

Living Well With Psoriasis

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Living Well with Psoriasis on World Psoriasis Day
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Singer LeAnn Rimes Shares Her Struggle With Psoriasis and Hope for Other Sufferers
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Why Your Weight Matters If You Have Psoriasis

Explore Psoriasis

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What I Wish I Knew About Psoriasis
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What I Wish I Knew About the Triggers of My Scalp Psoriasis
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What I Wish I Knew About Managing Psoriasis in Different Populations
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What Causes Scaly or Flaking Skin?
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What To Do About Scalp Psoriasis: Dermatologist-recommended Treatments
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Foods That May Be Beneficial or Harmful In a Psoriasis Diet
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4 Plaque Psoriasis Symptoms: What It Looks and Feels Like, According to Experts
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Experts Explain How Plaque Psoriasis Looks on Different Skin Tones?
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Scalp Psoriasis vs. Dandruff: How To Tell the Difference
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What Is Plaque Psoriasis? How Doctors Diagnose and Treat This Chronic Skin Condition
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A Doctor Told This 24-Year-Old the Red Bumps Covering Her Body Were Bug Bites—But She Actually Had Psoriasis
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Psoriasis Causes, Plus 7 Things That Can Cause Symptom Flare-Ups, According to Dermatologists
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19 Famous People That Have Psoriasis
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What's That Rash?
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11 Signs You Could Have Psoriasis
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Can CBD Relieve Psoriasis Symptoms? Here's What Doctors Are Saying
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What is Inverse Psoriasis—and What's the Best Way to Treat It?
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A Guide to Using Light Therapy for Psoriasis
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LeAnn Rimes Shares Photos Showing Her Psoriasis–Here's What to Know About This Chronic Skin Condition
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4 Things To Know About Scalp Psoriasis, According To Dermatologists
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What Is Guttate Psoriasis?
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The Stress of Quarantine Is Triggering Psoriasis Flare-Ups. Here's What Derms Recommend
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Psoriasis May Increase Risk of Cancer, According to New Research
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What to Know About Pustular Psoriasis, According to Dermatologists
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What Is Erythrodermic Psoriasis? Dermatologists Explain The Severe Skin Condition
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6 Things That Can Cause a Psoriasis Flare-Up
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Fitness Influencer Whitney Simmons Shared Photos of Her Plaque Psoriasis Flare Up
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6 Things That Can Make Psoriasis Better
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How Nail Pitting Can Be a Sign of Psoriasis
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How to Tell If Your Rash Is Psoriasis
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Is Psoriasis Contagious? What Dermatologists Have to Say
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9 Celebs Who Have Psoriasis