Psoriasis Page

Psoriasis is a chronic, genetic, noncontagious skin disorder that appears in many different forms and can affect any part of the body, including the nails and scalp. Psoriasis is categorized as mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the percentage of body surface involved and the impact on the sufferer's quality of life.

Thursday, October 14, 2004

Types of Psoriasis

The best place to begin is to determine what type of psoriasis you have and thenthe best course of treatment. Below you will find a listing of the more common types of Psoriasis:

Types of PSORIASIS:

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.