
Should I Be Peeling and Picking My Psoriasis Plaques?
Jun 4, 2025 · Vickie shares how many of those with psoriasis find themselves picking or peeling their plaques. Risks that come with this include infection and bleeding.
Managing and Coping with Psoriasis Skin Flakes - Healthline
Mar 3, 2023 · Information about flaking and itchy skin due to psoriasis, and tips for lifestyle changes and treatments to help the condition.
Psoriasis: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes, Types & Treatment
Sep 15, 2022 · For some people diagnosed with psoriasis, the skin condition causes more than itchiness, scaling skin and skin discoloration. It can lead to swollen joints and arthritis.
Psoriasis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Dec 17, 2025 · Psoriasis is thought to be an immune system problem that causes skin cells to grow faster than usual. In the most common type of psoriasis, known as plaque psoriasis, this …
Psoriasis Symptoms, Causes, & Risk Factors | NIAMS
Psoriasis is a chronic (long-lasting) disease in which the immune system becomes overactive, causing skin cells to multiply too quickly. Patches of skin become scaly and inflamed, most …
Psoriasis Rash, Causes, Symptoms, Outbreaks, Treatments, Cure ... - WebMD
Apr 17, 2025 · Psoriasis is a common skin disorder that forms thick, red, bumpy patches covered with silvery scales. They can pop up anywhere, but most appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, …
Psoriasis | Fact Sheets - Yale Medicine
Psoriasis is a common, long-term skin condition characterized by raised plaques of inflamed, red skin. These plaques, are often, but not always, covered with silvery-white scales that tend to …
Psoriasis: Symptoms, Treatment, Images and More - DermNet
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterised by clearly defined, red and scaly plaques. It is classified into several types. Who gets psoriasis? Psoriasis affects 2–4% of …
7 Psoriasis Self-Care Strategies (Dermatologist Approved!)
Below are seven dermatologist-approved tips to help you manage psoriasis at home. 1. Reboot your showers and baths. Long, hot showers and baths can be your skin’s worst enemy. They …
How to Safely Remove Psoriasis Scales - Everyday Health
Nov 11, 2024 · Removing psoriasis scales can have benefits, but don’t pick or peel them, which can trigger flares. There are several safe and effective ways to free your skin of flakes. When …