Signs And Symptoms For Different Types Of Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin disease that lasts long. 2 to 2.6 percent of the population of the United States are affected with Psoriasis.

There are various types of psoriasis. We have Plaque psoriasis, Nail psoriasis, Scalp psoriasis, Guttate psoriasis, Inverse psoriasis, Pustular psoriasis, Erythrodermic psoriasis and Psoriatic arthritis. And the most common of it is the plaque psoriasis. The symptoms of psoriasis may defer depending on what type a person has but may include one or more of the following:

• Red patches of skin, inflamed skin usually covered with silver colored scales is the most common form of plaque psoriasis. These patches may be itchy and painful. The itch may occur anywhere in your body including your genitals. Sometimes these red patches crack and bleed.

• Psoriasis may also affect your fingernails and toenails. Discoloration and pitting of the nails can also be one of the symptoms of nail psoriasis. This may causes the nails to loosen and will eventually detach from the nail bed. Nails may crumble in most severe cases of nail psoriasis.

• Scalp psoriasis or psoriasis on the scalp may appear red. Itchy areas of the scalp may have silvery colored white scales. Flakes are noticeable in your hair or shoulders, especially after scratching your scalp.

• Guttate psoriasis may affects people less than 30 years of age. Marked by small water-drop-shaped sores on your trunks, arms, legs and scalp.

• Inverse psoriasis is the kind that mainly affects the skin in your armpits, groin, under the breasts, and around the genitals. Inverse psoriasis is common the oversized people and it is worsened by friction and sweating.

• Pustular psoriasis is a rare type of psoriasis that occurs in widespread patches or in smaller areas in your hands, feet or fingertips. Generalized pustular psoriasis may causes fever, chills, severe itching, weight loss and fatigue. This type of psoriasis can be triggered by medications, sunlight, infections, pregnancy, perspiration, emotional stress, or exposure to a certain chemical.

• Erythrodermic psoriasis is the least common type of psoriasis. It is usually triggered by severe sunburn.

• Psoriatic arthritis causes pitted, discolored nails and swollen painful joints that is similar to of arthritis.

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