One downside of scale softeners, especially salicylic acid-containing creams, is that they can be too harsh for the skin. Using these creams more than necessary can also worsen psoriasis symptoms.

“In psoriasis, the epidermis builds up rapidly, producing a thick scale,” says James W. Swan, MD, former professor of medicine in the division of dermatology at Loyola University Medical ...

Certain psoriasis treatments can cause liver toxicity ... itchy skin skin with silvery, gray-white scales skin that is itchy, dry, cracked, or bleeding thickening, pits, or ridges in your nails ...

When psoriasis affects the scalp, it causes thick, silvery-white or gray scales that may be inflamed and itchy. You may also ...

Recent study findings highlight the value of integrating behavioral modification and Health Belief Model–based education into ...