Treatment of psoriasis - DermNet What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a common, chronic, immune-mediated skin disease with characteristic red, scaly plaques caused by the excessive proliferation of skin cells There are a number of types of psoriasis, including chronic plaque psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, flexural psoriasis, palmoplantar psoriasis, and nail psoriasis
Psoriasis Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors | NIAMS Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes red, scaly skin that may feel painful, swollen, or hot Learn more about the types and what causes psoriasis
Psoriasis: Symptoms, Treatment, Images and More - DermNet Psoriasis usually presents with symmetrical, scaly plaques with well-defined edges Factors that can trigger psoriasis include smoking, obesity, medications such as some anti-inflammatories and lithium
Guttate psoriasis - DermNet Who gets guttate psoriasis? Guttate psoriasis tends to affect children and young adults; it is the second most common form of psoriasis in children after chronic plaque psoriasis Both sexes and all races can develop guttate psoriasis It is often the first presentation of psoriasis for an individual, but can also be seen in those with known chronic psoriasis What causes guttate psoriasis
Genital psoriasis - DermNet Genital psoriasis affects the genital skin, which includes the pubic area, vulva or penis, skin folds including natal cleft, and buttocks It is known as anogenital psoriasis when psoriasis also affects perianal skin
Nail psoriasis - DermNet Nail psoriasis, Psoriatic nail dystrophy, Psoriatic nail disease, Psoriasis of the nails Authoritative facts from DermNet New Zealand
Scalp Psoriasis: A Complete Overview — DermNet Scalp psoriasis is characterised by red, thickened patches or plaques with overlying silvery-white scales, affecting part or all of the scalp, as seen in the images below Scalp psoriasis is thought to be caused by a combination of multiple factors