Signs & Symptoms of Psoriasis

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As we have seen several types of psoriasis. All these types of psoriasis has unique “signs & Symptoms” Doctors mainly look for these signs on physical exam so that they can distinguish among the types of psoriasis. These signs include descriptions of the location and shape and pattern of the lesions. Symptoms are the words that the person uses to describe how their disease feels. Some symptoms of the psoriasis include itching, pain, and sensitivity of affected skin.

The following is a brief description of the signs and symptoms of each type of Psoriasis
Plaque Psoriasis: This is the common type of psoriasis found in 80% to 90% of the peoples affected by this disease. Signs and symptoms include,
• Thickened patches of reddish skin, called “plaques,” covered by silvery-white scales.
• They mostly affect elbows, knees, scalp, chest, and lower back.

Guttate Psoriasis: This is a less commonly affected type only 0% of the patients have this type. Signs and symptoms include,
• Drop-sized, red dots usually found on the trunk, arms, and legs.
• Lesions widespread.
• Appears quickly, usually a few days after a strep throat or other trigger, such as a cold, tonsillitis, chicken pox, skin injury, or taking certain medications.

Pustular Psoriasis: This type of psoriasis affects less than 5% of people who develop psoriasis and mainly occurs in adults. There are two types of Pustular psoriasis: localized and generalized.

Localized Pustular psoriasis: Signs and symptoms include,
• They are usually found in the palms and soles. This is known as “palmoplantar psoriasis.”
• Skin red, swollen, and dotted with pus-filled lesions.
• Pus-filled lesions dry, leaving behind brown dots and/or scale.
• Affected areas tender and sore. Using hands or walking often painful.   Read More...