Psoriasis Reference Guide

What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that typically presents itself in symptoms of inflamed, red, and raised areas of the skin that often result in silvery scales. There are actually five types of Psoriasis, each with its own unique symptoms.

Plaque Psoriasis

Plaque Psoriasis is the most common type of Psoriasis, with more than 80% of those with Psoriasis suffering from this form. This form of Psoriases is the type that presents itself in symptoms of inflamed, red, and raised areas of the skin that often result in silvery scales. The most frequent breakouts occur on elbows, knees, lower back and scalp. However, symptoms may occur anywhere on the body.

Psoriatic Arthritis

Up to 30% of patients who suffer from Plaque Psoriasis can develop a form of Arthritis which can cause inflammation of the joints. Unlike more common forms of Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis has been directly linked to a patient’s Psoriatic condition.

Guttate Psoriasis

Guttate Psoriasis is similar to Plaque Psoriasis but, instead, takes the form of small, red spots on the skin.

Pustular Psoriasis

Pustular Psoriasis is similar to Plaque Psoriasis but, instead, takes the form of white pustules surrounded by red skin.

Inverse Psoriasis

Inverse Psoriasis similar to Plaque Psoriasis but, instead, takes the form of smooth, red lesions that form in the folds of the skin.

Erythrodermic Psoriasis

Erythrodermic Psoriasis is similar to Plaque Psoriasis but, instead, takes the form of widespread redness, severe itching, and pain.