Psoriasis can affect anyone, at any time in their lives, and if it's not something you're familiar with, you might be wondering just what's happening with your skin and body. Here are some simple signs that can tell you if you might have psoriasis: Has your skin become dry, scaly or patchy? Does your skin flake, bump or peel? Are there itchy, irritated growths of skin on your scalp, … [Read more...]

What are the Risk Factors for Psoriasis? Psoriasis affects more than eight million people in the United States, making it one of the most common skin conditions seen by dermatologists. It shows up as dry, scaly patches of skin, red spots, thickened nails, and sometimes is accompanied by joint pain. Psoriasis is more than just a surface problem; it's a disease of the autoimmune system, with … [Read more...]

Having red, itchy and fiery skin can be some of the worst pain a person can endure. Each of these is a telltale symptom of psoriasis, a skin condition that can drive a person crazy. The condition is common enough that the general population is aware of it, but what most people don’t know is that there isn’t just one kind of psoriasis. The different kinds tend to look and feel the same, but … [Read more...]

Any chronic condition is a possible sign of a larger medical problem, no matter how big or how small that condition is. The same can be said for a chronically itchy scalp - if you are always feeling the urge to scratch, it could be a sign of a greater, underlying problem. One possible cause is psoriasis. At Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center of Orlando, we specialize in examining, diagnosing, … [Read more...]