Featured Conditions and Diseases
Psoriasis is a skin disorder that affects almost 3 percent of the US population. This eMedTV article offers a detailed description of psoriasis and explains its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
In someone with psoriatic arthritis, the joints (and sometimes other areas of the body) become inflamed. This eMedTV page gives an overview of this condition, noting in particular who it affects and how often it occurs, as well as possible symptoms.
Scalp psoriasis is a skin disorder characterized by inflamed, scaly skin. As this eMedTV article explains, over half the people with psoriasis have it on their scalp. This portion of the Web site offers an in-depth look at this skin disease.
Featured Medications
Dead Sea salt psoriasis cream can't cure psoriasis, but it appears to be helpful in relieving symptoms. This eMedTV resource discusses the benefits of using Dead Sea salt psoriasis cream and explains how it helps improve scaly skin.
Etanercept is a prescription medicine that is used to treat inflammatory conditions of the joints and skin. This eMedTV page explains how etanercept works, lists side effects, and covers what to tell your healthcare provider prior to taking the drug.
