Unfortunately, how psoriasis presents in individuals with melanin-rich skin is just scratching the surface when it comes to the differences Black and brown people experience in navigating the disease.

The appearance of psoriasis can vary based on the level of melanin, or the pigment that colors our skin. For Black patients or those with darker pigmented skin, lesions may be violet, dark brown ...

and people with darker skin tones may develop purple or brown skin patches. There is no known cure for psoriasis, but treatment to help manage symptoms is available. This includes over-the-counter ...

“While psoriasis appears as red, scaly plaques in light skin, you may only see brown plaques in dark skin.” If you notice tiny, rough red spots on your skin—especially on your upper ...

The pain is so bad he's in tears. The condition that Aaron Ribner battles is psoriasis, a non-contagious skin disorder that currently has no cure and afflicts between 2% and 3% of the world's ...

Mar. 3, 2025 — Psoriasis is one of the most common chronic inflammatory skin diseases, affecting around 250,000 people in Austria. While previous treatment approaches have mainly focused on ...

Icotrokinra appears to be an effective treatment for adolescents with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, according to a subgroup analysis of the ICONIC-LEAD study.

An expert discusses how the VISIBLE study examined comorbidity burden in moderate to severe psoriasis across all skin tones, addressing disparities in research. It aimed to highlight unmet needs and ...

New data presented at the 2025 World Congress of Pediatric Dermatology annual meeting highlights the efficacy and safety of ...