Aug. 16—Psoriasis is a long-lasting skin disease. Patches of skin become scaly and inflamed. Psoriasis usually affects the scalp, elbows, and knees. But it can also appear on other parts of the body.

Esther Kimani’s skin is thick, dry and sheds faster than normal which gives it a scaly-like appearance. And although her skin occasionally causes her discomfort, her greatest pain comes from the ...

From environmental factors and diet to autoimmune responses, there are several potential causes of dry, rough patches, each with its appropriate treatment. Once you can determine which cause you're ...

Leah Douglas, MD The 2 skin disorders presented in this Dermatologic Look-Alikes can affect a patient’s trunk. One is caused by a fungus, the other not. Can you make the diagnosis? A 32-year-old ...

The specimen came from a 289 million-year-old fossil deposit and might offer clues to how skin evolved. By Kate Golembiewski Dry, scaly skin may be one of the least fun parts of winter. But in the ...