Psoriasis is an inflammatory autoimmune condition that causes thick patches of raised, itchy, and scaly plaques to develop on the skin. There are several different kinds of psoriasis. While some ...

Scaly skin can show up anywhere on the body ... raised patches of skin are a telltale sign of plaque psoriasis. Doctors think it results from a faulty immune system. New skin cells grow faster ...

scaly skin, abnormal patches and plaques). It affects about 2% of the population and is mediated by an altered immune system response that ... New Study Identifies Key Protein's Role in Psoriasis ...

Results from the phase 3 ICONIC-LEAD study presented at this year’s American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) annual meeting ...

causing rapid growth of skin cells (keratinocytes) which build up into thick, scaly plaques, with a high impact on quality of life 1. “Patients have this constant feeling of stigmatization ...

The chronic condition causes psoriasis plaques, which are raised, inflamed, and scaly patches of skin that can cause itchiness and pain. While the condition has never interfered with Goedert’s ...

Patients are taught skin self-examination ... Canada. Patches and plaques may be scaly or erythematous. Lesions may present as hypo or hyperpigmented areas.

Positive results were reported for Johnson & Johnson's psoriasis drug during.a late-breaking research session today at the ...