White matter and other changes around the toenails and fingernails can occur with psoriasis or nail fungus. However, fungal infections are contagious, and psoriasis is not. The causes and ...

More than 125 million people worldwide suffer from some form of psoriasis. If you’ve struggled with your skin health this ...

A new Irish-led research project aims to develop a test to identify patients with psoriasis who are most likely to develop psoriatic arthritis, writes Michael McHale ...

From nail psoriasis and nail lichen planus to retronychia and other nail conditions, there is a seemingly endless number of nail disorders -- some with more distinctive clinical clues and others ...

A doctor has explained how to distinguish between a common skin condition that millions have and a more worrying contagious ...

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Dr Grant said: “I recommend keeping a close eye on dry or cracked skin as it can be a telltale sign of psoriasis. Dry skin ...

This results in a thin, dark line that runs vertically along the nail. Common causes include hitting the nail, prolonged pressure, or habits like nail biting. Psoriasis: Psoriasis, an autoimmune skin ...

A healthy nail is typically smooth or has barely perceptible vertical lines running from the cuticle to the tip. When there are deep ridges running vertically or horizontally, it may be due to aging, ...

Psoriasis may also develop at the site of trauma or injury, known as Koebner’s phenomenon. If psoriasis is progressive or uncontrolled, it can result in a generalised exfoliative erythroderma. Nail ...