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Itchy Scalp: Common Causes

Itchy Scalp: Common Causes

Learn common itchy scalp causes, safe at-home care tips, and when to see a dermatologist for persistent flaking, redness, or sores.

Ringworm Look-Alikes: Not Everything is Fungal

Ringworm Look-Alikes: Not Everything is Fungal

A round, red, or scaly patch can make many people think of ringworm right away. Sometimes that guess is correct, but not every ring-shaped rash is fungal. Eczema, psoriasis, contact irritation, granuloma annulare, and other inflammatory skin conditions can sometimes create circles, arcs, or raised borders that look similar at first glance. Because ringworm can… Read more »

Scalp Psoriasis: Symptoms and Care Routine

Scalp Psoriasis: Symptoms and Care Routine

Scalp psoriasis can feel frustrating because it is visible, uncomfortable, and often difficult to care for under the hair. Flaking, itching, redness, and thick scale may come and go, and the right routine often depends on how irritated the scalp is and whether other areas of skin are involved. A calm, consistent approach can make… Read more »

Can You Have Both Eczema and Psoriasis at the Same Time?

Can You Have Both Eczema and Psoriasis at the Same Time?

Yes, it is possible for someone to have both eczema and psoriasis, although they are different inflammatory skin conditions and they can also mimic each other. That is why a new, stubborn, painful, or confusing rash is worth having evaluated rather than guessing from photos alone. Eczema often centers on an impaired skin barrier and… Read more »

Why Are My Toenails Crumbling?

Why Are My Toenails Crumbling?

If your toenails are crumbling, splitting at the edges, lifting, or turning thick and discolored, it can feel frustrating and a little unsettling. The most common reason people think about is toenail fungus, but it is not the only possibility. Repeated pressure from shoes, old injury, psoriasis, eczema around the toes, aging-related brittleness, and less… Read more »

Psoriasis and Joints: When to Ask About Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriasis and Joints: When to Ask About Psoriatic Arthritis

If you live with psoriasis, changes in your joints are worth mentioning early. Psoriatic arthritis can be associated with psoriasis and may affect joints, tendons, ligaments, the spine, fingers, toes, and nails. The key point is simple: if joint pain, swelling, stiffness, heel pain, or new nail changes appear, it is reasonable to ask a… Read more »