You’ve probably heard of psoriasis—the chronic inflammatory condition that can cause itchy, scaly patches on your skin. Less well-known is a rare form of the disease called pustular psoriasis, which ...

Mark G. Lebwohl, MD, explains what causes generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) and the potential triggers for GPP episodes. Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA: Dr Lebwohl, you gave us a great overview.

If you’ve struggled with itchy, irritated skin, you’ve probably sought out various creams, lotions or ointments to treat it. But if you feel like you’ve tried everything and still suffer from dry and ...

Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc, senior clinician and acting branch chief, Dermatology Branch, National Institutes of Health, discusses treatment considerations for patients with different types of pustular ...

An international panel of more than 30 experts has developed a consensus definition and diagnostic criteria for generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP). The new definition, published in JAMA Dermatology, ...

Psoriasis can involve any area of the skin. The most common areas are those that are prone to significant trauma from rubbing or scratching. These areas include the elbows, knees and scalp. However, ...

Psoriasis is a psoriatic disease. It results from a problem with the immune system and leads to an overgrowth of skin cells, among other changes. As the skin cells grow too fast, they accumulate on ...

For most people, psoriasis causes red, itchy, and scaly patches on the skin. But for some, the tight, dry, and inflamed lesions can also cause pain in the skin. One study found that pain was ...