Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition in which the skin erupts in lesions that may crack, ooze or scab. Guttate psoriasis results in small red spots that tend to cover the body. Psoriasis treatments are often topical creams, sometimes with steroids. However, there are a few home remedies, including lifestyle changes, which can also help psoriasis sufferers, no matter the kind of psoriasis. Home Remedies...

There are many effective treatment choices for psoriasis. The best treatment is individually determined by the treating physician and depends, in part, on the type of disease, the severity, and the total body area involved. For mild disease that involves only small areas of the body (like less than 10% of the total skin surface), topical (skin applied) creams, lotions, and sprays may be very effective...

The skin disease psoriasis, which is characterized by thick, scaly patches of skin, occurs when an immune malfunction causes skin cells to build up too quickly. There is no cure for psoriasis, although doctors prescribe several medications and procedures that can slow skin growth, reduce discomfort and improve the skin’s appearance. In addition, patients can try several home remedies and lifestyle...

Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated disease that appears on the skin. It occurs when the immune system sends out faulty signals that speed up the growth cycle of skin cells. Psoriasis is not contagious. However, psoriasis has been linked to an increased risk of stroke. There are five types of psoriasis: plaque, guttate, inverse, pustular and erythrodermic. The most common form, plaque psoriasis,...