Guttate psoriasis causes small, round bumps. It’s typically triggered by a Streptococcus (strep) bacteria infection. Guttate psoriasis most commonly affects children and adolescents. This condition is relatively common, affecting about 8% of people with psoriasis. Guttate psoriasis on the back. Reproduced with permission from © DermNet dermnetnz.org 2023. Guttate psoriasis is an autoimmune condition. That…
Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes patches of inflamed, scaly, flaky skin. It’s most likely to affect your elbows, knees, or scalp, but psoriasis can affect any part of your body. About 10-12% of people with psoriasis will have symptoms that affect their eyes, including psoriasis on their eyelids. People tend to develop psoriasis…
Psoriasis Ringworm Raised skin Yes, thick, silvery-white scales on red, purple, brown, or gray plaques Yes, ring-shaped raised rash with a clear center Itchiness Yes, or burning Yes Affected areas Commonly affects your scalp, knees, elbows, and back Often affects your arms, legs, chest, or back, but can also affect your scalp and groin Dematalogic…
It’s possible to develop psoriatic arthritis (PsA) without psoriasis, a related chronic (long-lasting) skin condition that usually develops first. It’s uncommon to experience joint symptoms of psoriatic arthritis before having the skin symptoms of psoriasis. Here’s a breakdown of how the conditions may occur with or without each other: PsA without or before psoriasis: The…
Nail psoriasis symptoms Nail fungus symptoms Color Ivory spots or yellow patches, oil discoloration, or red or brown streaks Widespread yellowing or browning, sometimes with brown or black spots Pitting Yes No Shape Uneven thickening, grooves, or misshapen nails Uniform thickening, with curved or raised nails Nail bed separation Yes, with salmon spots near the…
