Types of psoriasis

Here are a few types of psoriasis, check the interesting tidbit at the bottom.

• Plaque psoriasis.The patches most commonly seen are called plaques. They especially affect the back of the elbows and the front of the knees and the back.
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• Guttate psoriasis is many small patches of psoriasis, all over the body, and often happens after a throat infection.
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• Flexural psoriasis causes red, shiny areas in skin folds eg under breasts, between buttocks etc.
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• Pustular psoriasis. Smaller, circular patches, filled with pus, appear on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. This can sometimes cause a fever, and may need treatment with an antibiotic.
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• Scalp psoriasis. Scaling and flakes of the scalp, often particularly affecting the hair margins.
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• A serious, but rare, complication of psoriasis is erythroderma, where large areas of the skin become hot, red, and dry. This is one of the few emergencies involving skin conditions. If you suffer from this your doctor will admit you to hospital.

Did you know :

Psoriasis can cause as little as a single dimple on one of your finger or toe nails, or affect as much as the majority of your skin surface, your joints, and your eyes. 2% of people (1 in 50) have psoriasis to some degree.