Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin disease that results in red, itchy, scaly patches on parts of the body such as knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp. It is a long-term condition that can’t be cured but the effects can be subdued and managed. It appears in cycles, flaring, and then going into remission.
Some common symptoms are :
Red patches with silvery scales
Small scales in spots
Dry and cracked skin that may bleed
Itching, burning, and soreness
Thich, pitted or ridged nails
Stiff joints
It can be mild and can flare up to large areas at oher times. There are many types of psoriasis:
Plaque Psoriasis
Scaly patches usually appear on elbows, knees, lower back, and scalp.
Nail Psoriasis
Psoriatic nails might loosen and separate from the nail bed (onycholysis).
Guttate Psoriasis
It’s marked by small, drop-shaped, scaling lesions on the trunk, arms or legs.
Inverse psoriasis
Affects the groin, breasts and buttocks
Pustular psoriasis
Pus filled lesions appear in areas like hands and feet
Erythrodermic psoriasis
A rare condition wherein the entire body can experience a rash or itch.
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