Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Psoriasis and dandruff can both trigger itching and flaky scalp skin. Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can cause thick patches of skin known as ...

According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, Psoriasis is likely to be underdiagnosed among African Americans and other individuals with skin of color due to differences in clinical presentation.

A new consensus from the National Psoriasis Foundation outlines a clear benchmark for remission to improve treatment decisions and patient outcomes.

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Psoriasis is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory skin condition that can affect any part of the body, including the scalp. Scalp psoriasis can cause ...

Guselkumab improves scalp psoriasis and quality of life in patients with skin of color.

Although psoriasis can develop anywhere on the body, it occurs most often on the skin of the elbows, torso, knees and scalp. In some people, as in your case, symptoms are confined to the scalp.

The FDA approved a supplemental new drug application for roflumilast topical foam 0.3% for the treatment of plaque psoriasis of the scalp and body for adults and children aged 12 years and older ...

Compared with White patients, Black male patients had a higher prevalence of palmoplantar psoriasis, according to one study.

Because scalp psoriasis can occur in tandem with psoriatic arthritis, it would be wise to see a dermatologist for a definitive diagnosis.

Icotrokinra demonstrated high rates of clearance in scalp and genital psoriasis after 16 weeks of treatment, according to data presented at the 2025 Society for Investigative Dermatology Annual ...

Alefacept, a drug that reduces the activity of certain immune cells, is effective in treating psoriasis of the scalp, according to a report in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.