Scalp psoriasis is a common skin disorder. It may look different on different skin tones. If you're light- to medium-skinned, it often shows up as raised, reddish, or salmon-colored patches with white ...

Susan Bard, MD, is a board-certified general and procedural dermatologist with the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery. Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin ...

It causes plaques, which are itchy or sore patches of thick, dry, discolored skin. While psoriasis can affect any part of your body, plaques most often develop on the elbows, knees, scalp, back, palms ...

There are a few types of psoriasis. While some are similar, they can have different symptoms and treatments. Each type affects a different area of your body. Knowing which kind of psoriasis you have ...