Symptoms for Psoriasis

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Discoid Psoriasis: Also called plaque psoriasis, this type of psoriasis is the most common. Symptoms may include patches of red, raised skin on the trunk, arms, legs, knees, elbows, genitals, and scalp.

Guttate Psoriasis: This type of psoriasis affects mostly children. Symptoms may include many small patches of red, raised skin. A sore throat usually proceeds the onset of this type of psoriasis.

Pustular Psoriasis: Symptoms may include small pustules all over the body or just on the palms, soles, and other small areas.

Patches may join together to form large affected areas on the back and chest
Pain, itching, and cracking in the affected areas
Smooth, vivid red, moist patches without a scaly surface
Pain and itchiness in the affected area
Sensitivity to friction and sweating
Disorders of the fingernails and toenails, including discoloration and pitting of the nails. The nails may also begin to crumble or detach from the nail bed.
bleeding where the skin is scratched.