Tuesday, 26 October 2010

What Are The Different Types of Psoriasis

For those of us unfortunate enough to have psoriasis we all know the feeling of hopelessness and the daily struggles with the itchy red skin. Let me ask you question do you know the type of psoriasis you suffer with? 

And did you even know that there were different types of the condition? In fact there are three main types of psoriasis and although the some symptoms remain the same there are others that make the three slightly different. Me personally I have Plaque Psoriasis or Psoriasis vulgaris. 

           
The different forms of psoriasis all set out to do one thing they affect the way the skin behaves. Psoriasis will come with many symptoms at for most people but if your lucky enough you will only suffer the one. Discover a Cure For Psoriasis Here!


Different Types Of Psoriasis


  1. Plaque Psoriasis: (Psoriasis Vulgaris)

    Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis, typically you will see well defined red patches with dry, silvery scales on your scalp, elbows, knees, lower back and around the belly-button. Your face will not usually be involved. If the scales are picked off, small points of bleeding will typically occur. You may see thick areas of scaling on the palms of your hands and the soles of your feet, individual patches may last for months to years, and may come and go.
    Plaque psoriasis - On elbow

    Plaque psoriasis - On knees
    Plaque psoriasis - On elbow

    Plaque psoriasis - On knee


    Guttate Psoriasis:

    Guttate psoriasis is named after the French word for drop “goutte” since the lesions are multiple, small (5-15 mm), round, or oval and drop-like in shape. They will typically cover your trunk, arms, legs, face and scalp. This form of psoriasis is seen mainly in children and young adults after a Streptococcal throat infection. It is the presenting form of psoriasis in approximately 15% of people and often goes away on its own within a few weeks or months.
    Guttate psoriasis - On the back

    Guttate psoriasis - A closer look
    Guttate psoriasis - On the back

    Guttate psoriasis - A closer look


    Inverse Psoriasis:

    Inverse psoriasis refers to psoriasis that occurs in the creases and folds of your skin for example, armpits, groin and under the breasts. The lesions are well defined red patches, but scaling is often not present or is minimal.
    Inverse psoriasis - Groin area