Sep. 26, 2024 — Scientists believe the hormone hepcidin, when produced in the skin, may be the root cause of psoriasis -- a chronic and sometimes debilitating skin disease that affects 2-3% of ...
Light therapy for psoriasis is an effective treatment. Ultraviolet (UV) light therapy (phototherapy) involves exposing the skin to controlled amounts of UV radiation similar to that from the sun. It ...
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes your body to overproduce skin cells. It most commonly causes thick, raised skin plaques to develop on your body. When psoriasis affects your nails ...