Skin Conditions: 8 Different Types Of Psoriasis

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There are many skin conditions that plague many people and one of these is psoriasis. This skin condition is fairly common and it often torments those within the age range of 15-35.

Psoriasis can be described as a chronic skin condition that presents a reddish flaky irritated patch that is awfully itchy.

It can be stimulated or worsened by a number of factors like bacterial/viral infections, alcohol, cigarettes, stress and some medications for malaria, bipolar and hypertension.

Treatment of psoriasis varies with its severity. Topical steroidal creams can be applied to mild cases and systemic medications that will suppress the body’s immune response are given to the severe ones. Relaxing activities, proper nutrition and good hygiene are advised for the patients.

Most cases of psoriasis are episodic. It means that they undergo a cycle from which an attack will likely to occur. Although in some cases, it often goes away on its own.

There are different types of psoriasis. Presently, the medical community has named at least 8 types. These are the following:

• Plaque Psoriasis

This is the most common type of this skin condition. It manifests red itchy skin lesions with silvery-white patch called scales. It can develop on random parts of the body and can cause skin cracks and bleeding if severe.

• Nail Psoriasis

Nail psoriasis as the name suggests is a type of psoriasis that affects the finger and toenails. It causes the nails to be pitted and discolored or translucent. It can also cause the nail to be separated from its bed or in some severe cases crumble.

• Guttate Psoriasis

Gluttate psoriasis got its name from a Latin word meaning “drop”. It exhibits a teardrop patch in the skin and is relatively mild as compared to the other types. It sometimes goes away on its own but in some rare cases, it can also develop or worsen into a severe type of skin condition.

• Scalp Psoriasis

Scalp psoriasis affects the scalp and manifests itself as scaly dandruff-like patch.

It is more severe and is chronic as compared to the common dandruff. Go here to find more about scalp psoriasis.

• Inverse Psoriasis

Inverse psoriasis is common among overweight patients.

This type is often found at the areas where it is most moist like the armpits and groin. It appears to be wet, red, swollen and raw. It is often aggravated by sweat and friction. If you want to learn more: how to deal with inverse psoriasis.

• Pustular Psoriasis

Pustular psoriasis is uncommon and more complicated than normal psoriasis. It forms blister and pustules. They can occur as generalized which causes chills, ague and fever; they can also be in smaller areas like hand, feet or fingers. These blisters are pus-filled and often disappear within a day or two.

• Erythrodermic Psoriasis

Erythrodermic psoriasis belongs to a group of more severe skin conditions and is the most severe form of psoriasis of all the cases and is most uncommon. This skin condition can cover all of the body areas with a severe itch and swelling.

Having this kind of psoriasis can make you feel as if you are burning because of the severe itch. It is often caused by uncontrolled milder psoriasis, by wrong medications and/or severe sunburn

• Psoriatic Arthritis

This type of psoriasis affects the joints making it swollen, red and painful. In some rare cases it can also cause conjunctivitis. This type should be well taken care of because it can cause permanent deformity in some chronic cases.

The most important thing to remember if you have any of the above skin conditions is to consult your doctor whenever you feel it is needed. It is also advisable to take good care of your whole body making it less susceptible to other ailments.

Be sure to have the proper diet, controlled weight and to always keep your body clean and comfortable. Alternatively, you can use a popular psoriasis treatment cream called Dermasis.

You can find my Revitol Dermasis review here.

 

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