Patients suffering from psoriasis may experience symptoms such as:
Guttate Psoriasis
It mainly affects children and young adults, and the occurrence of this type of psoriasis is less than 2% of cases. People affected by it displays symptoms such as pink or red spots. The target areas are thighs, upper arms and scalp area.
Inverse Psoriasis
This type of psoriasis showcases red but smooth and shiny scaleless skin. It mostly affects areas such as groin, armpits, skin folds and area under the breast.
Plaque Psoriasis
The most common type of psoriasis is the plague type and displays symptoms such as red skin with silvery and white scales. Lower back, elbows, knees, and scalp are some of the areas affected by it.
Erythrodermic Psoriasis
This is the least common type of psoriasis, however, it is the most serious type. Severe itching of the skin along with peeling and burning sensation are some of the signs of this type of psoriasis
Pustular Psoriasis
Again, a not so common type of psoriasis and mostly affects adults and is not infectious in nature. It can lead to a fast heartbeat, fever, chills, nausea along with muscle weakness.
Scalp Psoriasis
Scalp psoriasis is seen as red, itchy areas with silvery-white scales. In children psoriasis often appears first on the scalp. Flakes of dead skin may be noticed in your hair or on your shoulders, specially after scratching the scalp. These scaly areas, which bleed when removed, may extend beyond the hairline.
Nail Psoriasis
Nail psoriasis is psoriasis that affects fingernails and toenails resulting in pitting, abnormal nail growth and discoloration. Such nails may become loose and separate from the nail bed (onycholysis). In severe cases the entire nail plate may crumble.
Palmoplanter Psoriasis
Palmoplantar psoriasis symmetrically involves palms and soles. It is seen as a pinkish-yellow lesion. Scaling is predominant. Thick patches may develop fissuring and may get infected.