"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." If your scalp is itchy and your shoulders are often covered with a snowfall of flakes, you’ve ...

Psoriasis symptoms can feel like a dark cloud hovering above your head. They’re pesky, sometimes even painful, making everyday life more difficult. Scalp psoriasis is a skin condition that causes the ...

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 and ...

Scalp Psoriasis vs. Dandruff: What’s the Difference? This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. If you’re experiencing a flaking, itching scalp, you may do a quick self-diagnosis of dandruff. But ...

Dealing with psoriasis can be difficult and stressful — but there are ways to manage this autoimmune condition on your own. For example, if you have psoriasis on your scalp, using the right shampoo ...

Sure, you're au fait with psoriasis – a condition in which the skin sheds with a little too much vigour, creating red, silvery scale-like patches in places like your elbows. But have you heard of the ...

A recent Phase 3 clinical trial demonstrated that a steroid-free topical foam, roflumilast (Zoryve), significantly improved the signs and symptoms of psoriasis on both the scalp and body. The foam ...

Additionally, dry scalp can be caused by a host of other underlying issues that can complicate the diagnosis and treatment. The terms “dry scalp” and “dandruff” are often used interchangeably. That’s ...

Scalp psoriasis—a type of psoriasis that causes thick, scaly plaques on the scalp, hairline, or neck—can certainly take a toll on self-esteem. One 2017 study found that people with psoriasis tend to ...

Katlein Franca, MD, is a dermatologist and clinical associate professor of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami. It can be hard to tell the ...