Tuesday, October 19, 2004

Common Forms Of Psoriasis

The more common types of psoriasis include:

Palmoplantar Psoriasis is psoriasis of the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet

Plaque Psoriasis appears as red lesions covered with white scales

Guttate Psoriasis appears as small, drop-shaped red patches of psoriasis

Inverse Psoriasis appears as smooth inflamed lesions in skin folds

Erythrodermic Psoriasis appears as scaly red skin over all the body

Pustular Psoriasis appears as a large red area containing pustules

Psoriatic Arthritis is psoriasis accompanied by arthritis

Scalp & Ear Psoriasis is psoriasis appearing on the scalp or ears

Nail Psoriasis is psoriasis which affects the fingernails or toenails