Psoriasis and dandruff can both trigger itching and flaky scalp skin. Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can cause thick patches of skin known as plaques on the scalp to become dry ...

Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD When psoriasis affects the scalp, it causes thick, silvery-white or gray scales that may be inflamed and itchy. You may also feel burning or other discomfort.

A systematic review revealed that patients with psoriasis have a significantly higher prevalence of onychomycosis than those without psoriasis.

Dandruff typically causes larger flakes and more buildup than dry skin. Read on to learn if your flaky scalp is dandruff or ...

Patients with specific dermatological immune-mediated inflammatory diseases are not at increased risk of developing severe COVID-19.

Dry skin, itching, and fiery eczema can be caused by allergens, stress, or an overactive immune response.Steroid creams ...

Two posters presented at the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting highlighted the importance of improving ...

Adults taking the novel once-daily oral pill for plaque psoriasis have significantly higher rates of clear or almost clear ...

Generalized pustular psoriasis is a very rare and extreme form of psoriasis. It’s characterized by reoccurring flare-ups that cause pus-filled bumps and red or discolored skin over a large part ...

In the treatment of psoriasis, preliminary evidence supports the hypothesis that IL-23 inhibitors are capable of extended ...