Psoriasis is an immune-related skin disease that causes red, itchy, and scaly patches all throughout the body. It is a common and chronic disease with no cure as of yet. It goes through cycles wherein the patches flare for a few weeks or months, then subsiding for a while or going into remission. There are treatments that are available to help you manage symptoms. As there is no cure for this disease, it is recommended to incorporate a lifestyle change and various coping mechanisms to help battle the symptoms. While scientists do not have a conclusive answer as to what […]

What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a condition of the skin that can happen in various parts of the body including the scalp. It is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by raised reddish scaly lesions over the involved region. It can vary from mild disease with few lesions to severe disease involving the entire body. One of the common areas affected is the scalp. Scalp psoriasis can occur alone or with involvement of other areas of the body. The first and most important thing to understand about scalp psoriasis is that it is not contagious – as a matter of fact, […]