Tag Archives: psoriasis
Psoriasis in perspective
Now 27, Fawn has no recollection of being diagnosed with guttate psoriasis at one and half years of age. We asked Fawn to talk to us in detail about her diagnosis, her thoughts on the different treatment modalities, and what it’s like to be a young female with psoriasis. Continue reading
Managing Psoriasis
The treatment for psoriasis depends on a number of factors, including severity, subtype, and total affected body surface. Learn more about the many treatment options available for this manageable condition. Continue reading
Psoriasis 101
Psoriasis affects 1-5% of the population worldwide. It is a chronic inflammatory condition, appearing as well-circumscribed red patches covered in silvery scale. Symptoms are usually minimal with occasional itching, but the psychological implications may be major. What does psoriasis look like and how it is diagnosed? Continue reading
Doctor further perfects device to catch skin cancer early
A picture is worth a thousand words, according to a centuries-old proverb.
That saying may be most fitting to Melanoscan, a digital photography system developed by Stamford dermatologist Rhette Drugge that detects skin cancer two years earlier than the human eye, according to a recent study in the Dermatology Online Journal. Continue reading