On lighter skin, plaque psoriasis can appear red; on darker skin, it can be purple or grayish. It often goes underdiagnosed and undertreated in the Black community, so it’s important to know ...

On lighter skin, plaque psoriasis can appear red; on darker skin, it can be purple or grayish. It often goes underdiagnosed and undertreated in the Black community, so it’s important to know ...

Psoriasis accelerates skin cell turnover, creating thick, scaly patches that may appear darker or more violaceous (purplish) on melanin-rich skin rather than the bright red seen on lighter skin tones.

IL-23 inhibitors appear safe for treating psoriasis in patients with a recent or past history of cancer, real-world data show ...

New psoriasis drug Zoryve approved. How to use & why Black American participation in clinical trials is vital for health equity.

Most people affected by psoriasis don’t pay much attention to the changes in their skin to begin with. But when the patches ...

Conditions like eczema, acne, and psoriasis often lead to inflammation, which can stimulate the skin to produce more melanin, resulting in dark patches. In some instances, these skin disorders can ...