Australian researchers say they have identified a gene mutation that causes the skin disease psoriasis.

A chronic inflammatory condition, psoriasis causes red, scaly, itchy patches on the skin. Some patients also develop psoriatic arthritis, a condition marked by joint pain, swelling and stiffness.

But researchers at the Australian National University (ANU) who have identified the g...

Women are much more prone than men to develop autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and lupus.

Now, researchers have come up with a potential explanation for that -- one that's rooted in genes that drive a person's gender.

The female body has a complex means by which it handles the additional X chromosome, and it appears this process also renders some wom...

Could the immune system play a role in why some women become depressed during and after a pregnancy?

Swedish researchers have uncovered a "bidirectional relationship" between pregnancy-linked depression and autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis, multiple sclerosis, ulcerative colitis and celiac disease.

In other words, women who experienced depression specific to a pregnancy were mo...

The smoke billowing from this summer's devastating wildfires wasn't just bad for your lungs.

Skin problems also seem to worsen, with dermatology visits rising as air quality deteriorates, a new study says.

Visits for eczema spiked at dermatology clinics within the Mass General Brigham health system during the...

Eczema and psoriasis are skin conditions that can each affect a person's quality of life.

The best way to know which one you have if you have an itchy rash or burning feeling on your skin is to see an expert.

"Both eczema and psoriasis can impact your sleep, mood and quality of life, so it's important to seek help if you are struggling with these conditions,"said