Posted on 10th April, 2024 at 12:36:16 AM
Psoriasis may affect different parts of the body and also look different in different areas.
1) Discoid or plaque psoriasis - Silvery, scaly areas are seen usually on the elbows, knees, scalp and trunk.
2) Nail psoriasis - There is loosening, lifting, discoloration and thickening of the nails.
3) Scalp psoriasis - There may be dandruff-like scales or thick scabs on the scalp. These may be the first sign of psoriasis in the patient.
4) Guttate psoriasis - This usually occurs in children after a streptococcal sore throat. Small pink areas of scaling, resembling raindrops, are seen on the trunk.
5) Flexural or inverse psoriasis - This type of psoriasis appears as glazed red patches without scaling in the armpits and groins and under the breasts.
6) Napkin psoriasis - This appears as glazed red patches in the napkin area in babies.
7) Generalised pustular psoriasis - At first there is reddening of the skin all over the body. Then small pustules appear on the skin. Soon there are lakes of pus under the skin. The patient has high fever and a rapid pulse. He / she needs quick hospitalization, as the condition is life- threatening.
8) Generalised erythrodermic psoriasis - There is redness and scaling all over the body with accompanying fever and lymph-node enlargement. Like generalized pustular psoriasis, this condition is also life-threatening and the patient needs immediate hospitalisation.
9) Palmoplantar pustulosis - There are deep-seated pustules and dark red crusts on the palms and soles.
10) Psoriatic arthritis - The joints of the fingers, toes, spine and hips are affected.
