It can be life-threatening and calls for immediate medical attention. Psoriatic arthritis is a condition that makes joints swollen, stiff, and painful. Cather , M. Basically, psoriasis can show up wherever you have skin.
Like we mentioned, there are multiple types of psoriasis and, while Dr. Siegel says you can have any type of psoriasis on any part of your body, some are more likely to show up in certain places than others. Psoriasis most commonly shows up on the elbows and knees, and it's often plaque psoriasis. Siegel says. Plaque psoriasis also commonly shows up here, Dr.
Bailey says, but it can happen. The palms of your hands and soles of your feet can get a type of psoriasis known as palmar-plantar psoriasis. Bailey says. And, unsurprisingly, it's painful. Psoriasis can also impact your nails , where it causes a yellowish discoloration and can even lift the nail plate off of the nail bed. Fingernail changes occur in approximately 50 percent of people with psoriasis, according to treatment guidelines published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
With psoriatic arthritis, that number jumps to 90 percent. Day says. While psoriasis likely has a genetic factor, many people are symptom-free for years until environmental factors like stress, sunburn, allergies, diet, certain medications, or even the weather trigger it, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Stress is a huge trigger, be it emotional or physical stress, says Dr. Common self-care activities are good for this; think activities like meditation, breathing exercises, gratitude journaling, therapy, and support groups. Normal skin cells completely grow and shed fall off in a month. With psoriasis, skin cells do this in only three or four days. Instead of shedding, the skin cells pile up on the surface of the skin. Some people report that psoriasis plaques itch, burn and sting.
Plaques and scales may appear on any part of the body, although they are commonly found on the elbows, knees, and scalp. Inflammation caused by psoriasis can impact other organs and tissues in the body. People with psoriasis may also experience other health conditions. One in three people with psoriasis may also develop psoriatic arthritis. Signs of PsA include swelling, stiffness and pain in the joints and areas surrounding the joints. PsA often goes undiagnosed, particularly in its milder forms.
Symptoms often start between ages 15 and 25, but can start at any age. Men , women , and children of all skin colors can get psoriasis. Psoriasis can appear anywhere on the body, even on the eyelids, ears, lips, skin folds, hands, feet, and nails.
Plaques can be a few small patches or can affect large areas. There are five types of psoriasis. Treatments may vary depending on the type and location of the psoriasis.
Psoriasis symptoms typically respond to treatment. Most psoriasis therapies aim to stop skin cells from growing so quickly and to smooth out the skin. But the disease may never go away completely, and it tends to come back. Treatment options can include topical corticosteroids and biologic drugs. Another option is light therapy , or phototherapy, in which targeted light rays are delivered to the skin.
Because psoriasis can look like other skin conditions that cause scaly patches and itchy rashes with inflammation, it is often confused with various disorders. These may include common skin conditions such as acne, eczema, or heat rash. Psoriasis can also resemble and be confused with the fungal infection known as ringworm. Most of the time, psoriasis can be diagnosed with a physical examination.
However, a skin biopsy may be needed to rule out other possibilities and arrive at a definitive diagnosis. Do you know how to spot psoriasis symptoms? Here are some things you can look out for. Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of the chronic skin condition , affecting about 80 percent of people with psoriasis.
Usually starting as small red bumps on the skin, plaque psoriasis pictured develops into red patches with a silvery, scaly coating — these raised patches are called plaques. Plaques usually show up on elbows, knees, and the lower back, and they can last for months or even years without treatment. Guttate psoriasis pictured — the second most common type of psoriasis — is characterized by multiple small, round red spots on the skin, usually widespread across the trunk and limbs.
Often resulting from a bacterial or viral infection in children, such as strep throat , these spots come on suddenly and sometimes require oral medication or injections. Mild cases, however, may clear up without treatment. A psoriasis skin rash tends to itch, burn, and feel sore. Patches of psoriasis commonly occur on your knees and elbows. Many people also have scalp psoriasis. The common skin rash seborrheic dermatitis pictured also causes scaly, itchy skin patches.
It can occur on your scalp, where it may be called dandruff, or on your face and chest. While doctors don't know the exact cause of seborrhea, it occurs across the age spectrum, in babies as well as in adults, and is usually treated with creams and lotions.
Pityriasis rosea pictured causes a red skin rash that is scaly and can look like guttate psoriasis. This skin rash is common in children and young adults. It often begins with cold-like symptoms and is followed by red, scaly, and sometimes itchy oval-shaped patches that appear on your back or abdomen. Like psoriasis, this skin rash is not contagious. Doctors do not know the exact cause, but pityriasis rosea may be due to a viral or bacterial infection. You can take medication to relieve the itching, and the rash should go away after a few weeks to months.
And unlike psoriasis, this skin rash rarely comes back. Like psoriasis, eczema pictured is a chronic skin condition that often causes intense itching.
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