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Psoriasis Pictures
Below are pictures of several different types of
psoriasis:
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| Plaque Psoriasis: the most
common type of psoriasis. This form of psoriasis appears as
thick, flaky patches of skin called plaques or lesions. |
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Nummular lesions |
Guttate Psoriasis |
Inverse Psoriasis or
Flexural Psoriasis |
Nummular lesions are plaque psoriasis lesions
that are discoid or coin-shaped.
Guttate psoriasis appears as small, red bumps on the skin.
This form of psoriasis usually affects children, and appear
suddenly after strep throat infection.
Inverse psoriasis affects the areas of the body where the
skin folds, such as armpits, groins, and webs of the toes.
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Scalp Psoriasis or
Seborrheic Psoriasis |
Nail Psoriasis |
Palmoplantar Psoriasis |
Scalp psoriasis affects the scalp. This condition
resembles severe dandruff, with patches of thick and scaly
skin that may extend below the hairline.
Nail psoriasis is marked by pitting, appearance of dark spots
(resembling oil droplets) and flaky skin under the nails.
Onycholysis or separation of the nail sfrom their beds may
also occur.
Palmoplantar psoriasis affects the palms of the hand and the
soles of the feet. This form of psoriatic lesion may appear
as chronic flaky patches that crack and bleed. |
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Pustular Psoriasis |
Erythrodermic Psoriasis |
Psoriatic Arthritis |
Pustular psoriasis is a rare and severe form
of psoriasis with small, pus-filled blisters. When it affects
the palm and soles of feet (in a condition called palmoplantar
pustulosis or acropustulosis), this type of psoriasis can
be disabling.
Erythrodermic psoriasis is marked by red, flaking and thickened
skin that covers most of the body.
Psoriatic arthritis affects about 10% of people with psoriasis.
In this condition, inflammation and swelling occurs in the
joints of the hands and feet. |
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