What are the main symptoms of plaque psoriasis?

Plaque psoriasis. The most common form, plaque psoriasis causes dry, raised, red skin lesions (plaques) covered with silvery scales. The plaques might be itchy or painful and there may be few or many. They can occur anywhere on your body, including your genitals and the soft tissue inside your mouth. read more

Common symptoms for plaque psoriasis are: Plaques of red skin, often covered with loose, silver-colored scales. These lesions may be itchy and painful, and they sometimes crack and bleed. Disorders of the fingernails and toenails, including discoloration and pitting of the nails. Plaques of scales or crust on the scalp. read more

Erythrodermic psoriasis, characterized by periodic, fiery redness of the skin and shedding of scales in sheets; this form of psoriasis, triggered by withdrawal from a systemic psoriasis treatment, severe sunburn, infection, and certain medications, requires immediate medical treatment, because it can lead to severe illness. read more

Inverse psoriasis. This mainly affects the skin in the armpits, in the groin, under the breasts and around the genitals. Inverse psoriasis causes smooth patches of red, inflamed skin that worsen with friction and sweating. Fungal infections may trigger this type of psoriasis. Pustular psoriasis. read more

Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis. The skin is red and covered with silvery scales and is inflamed. See pictures, and learn about causes, medications, symptoms, and treatment. read more