Psoriasis types – How to tell the difference
Different psoriasis types may call for different treatments, it is important to know which kind you have.
There are several types of psoriasis including vulgaris, guttate, pustular, inverse and Etythrodermic.
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Psoriasis type vulgaris can be recognized by the presence of raised, red, scaly patches or “plaques” , usually on the elbows, knees, scalp, chest, nails, and lower back.
Psoriasis Guttate
Guttate psoriasis often appears after someone suffers from strep throat a throat infection caused by streptococcus bacteria.
Guttate psoriasis presents as small red dots of psoriasis that usually appear on the trunk, arms, and legs; the lesions may have some scale.
Guttate psoriasis is fairly easy to differentiate from plaque psoriasis because the spots caused by the guttate type are much smaller.
Pustular Psoriasis
Psoriasis types pustular psoriasis is extremely rare, and more severe.
Localized pustular psoriasis can be quite painful, making it difficult to use your hands or walk normally.
Due to its location on the hands and feet, localized pustular psoriasis may require the use of gloves or plastic wrapping during conventional treatment with topical creams.
Pustular psoriasis may erupt as the first occurrence of psoriasis, or it may evolve from plaque psoriasis.
Pustular psoriasis appears as small, white, fluid-filled blisters pustules surrounded by swollen, reddish skin.
Pustular psoriasis can cover the entire body and result in fever, fluid imbalances, and infection.
Inverse
Inverse Psoriasis Also referred to as “flexural,” “genital,” or “skin-fold” psoriasis, inverse psoriasis is uncommon and looks different from other forms because thick scales don’t develop.
Inverse psoriasis can be found in the armpits, groin, under the breasts and in other flexion creases skin folds such as those around the genitals and buttocks.
Inverse psoriasis is more frequent and severe in people who are overweight because it is in the skin folds where it is particularly prone to irritation from rubbing and sweating.
This form of psoriasis appears as smooth, dry areas of skin that are red and inflamed but do not have the scaling associated with plaque psoriasis the most common type of psoriasis .
