Porokeratosis is a skin condition marked by raised brown bumps that may expand into scaly patches. They often have raised rings around the spots. Porokeratosis is not contagious, but it may be passed ...

You notice a scaly, itchy rash on your skin and immediately start wondering what’s causing it. Two common culprits that can look surprisingly similar are psoriasis and ringworm, but getting the right ...

A 67-year-old man presents to the office for a yearly skin check. The patient has a history of basal cell carcinoma, which was treated with Mohs surgery 2 years ago without incident. Because of his ...

A 62-year-old man visited his doctor about rough, scaly spots on his chest, arms, and hands. The spots had been present for some months but lately they had become more red and inflamed. The patient ...

Catching psoriasis early is vital for managing the disease effectively and minimizing its impact on your quality of life. Timely intervention can help slow disease progression, alleviate symptoms, and ...

The girl had guttate psoriasis, which often follows an acute streptococcal infection. Among patients with acute guttate psoriasis, two thirds have a preceding upper respiratory infection and one half ...