1. Plaque psoriasis
This is the most common type of psoriasis. It creates dry, itchy, raised skin patches or plaques covered with scales. They usually appear on the elbows, knees, lower back and scalp.
2. Psoriatic arthritis
This form attacks both the skin and joints. There are five types of psoriatic arthritis and it’s possible to have more than one: Asymmetric psoriatic arthritis (limited to joints on one side of the body), symmetric psoriatic arthritis (strikes matching pairs of joints), distal psoriatic arthritis (affects fingertips and toes), spondylitis (affects the back) and arthritis mutilans (the rarest and most severe form that causes bone loss).
3. Nail psoriasis
It affects both fingernails and toenails. Nails will pit, and produce abnormal growth and discolouration. The nail may even loosen and separate from the nail bed. In severe cases, the nail may crumble.
4. Guttate psoriasis
This form is usually triggered by a bacterial infection such as strep throat. It's characterised by small scaley spots on the trunk, arms or legs.
5. Inverse psoriasis
It mainly affects the skin folds of the groin, buttocks and breasts. Instead of thick, raised patches, it causes smooth, inflamed skin that worsen with friction and sweat. Fungal infections may trigger this type of psoriasis.
6. Generalised pustular psoriasis
This is a rare type of psoriasis that creates pus-filled blisters. It can occur in widespread patches or on small areas of the palms or soles.
7. Erythrodermic psoriasis
The least common type, it can cover the entire body with a peeling rash that can itch or burn intensely. It can be acute or chronic.
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This is the most common type of psoriasis. It creates dry, itchy, raised skin patches or plaques covered with scales. They usually appear on the elbows, knees, lower back and scalp.
2. Psoriatic arthritis
This form attacks both the skin and joints. There are five types of psoriatic arthritis and it’s possible to have more than one: Asymmetric psoriatic arthritis (limited to joints on one side of the body), symmetric psoriatic arthritis (strikes matching pairs of joints), distal psoriatic arthritis (affects fingertips and toes), spondylitis (affects the back) and arthritis mutilans (the rarest and most severe form that causes bone loss).
3. Nail psoriasis
It affects both fingernails and toenails. Nails will pit, and produce abnormal growth and discolouration. The nail may even loosen and separate from the nail bed. In severe cases, the nail may crumble.
4. Guttate psoriasis
This form is usually triggered by a bacterial infection such as strep throat. It's characterised by small scaley spots on the trunk, arms or legs.
5. Inverse psoriasis
It mainly affects the skin folds of the groin, buttocks and breasts. Instead of thick, raised patches, it causes smooth, inflamed skin that worsen with friction and sweat. Fungal infections may trigger this type of psoriasis.
6. Generalised pustular psoriasis
This is a rare type of psoriasis that creates pus-filled blisters. It can occur in widespread patches or on small areas of the palms or soles.
7. Erythrodermic psoriasis
The least common type, it can cover the entire body with a peeling rash that can itch or burn intensely. It can be acute or chronic.
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