Types Of Psoriasis

psoriasis is divided into various types according to their characteristics.

1) Plaque Psoriasis (most common type of psoriasis)

It is the most common type of Psoriasis about 80% of the psoriasis patients have this type of psoriasis.

Characteristics:

Most common characteristic of this type of services silvery white scales covering red lesions

Effected Areas:

This type of this type of Psoriasis commonly affect knees and elbows lower back and scalp

Triggers:

infections, alcohol and tobacco consumption, extreme cold and hot weather are the most common triggers of plaque psoriasis.

2) Guttate Psoriasis

This type of Psoriasis generally starts suddenly in childhood and young age

Characteristics:

Which type of rice is characterized by the red spots covering skin

Effected Areas:

This type of psoriasis generally effects throat and Limbs

Triggers:

Injury and respiratory infections are the main triggers of this type type of services.

3) Inverse Psoriasis

Characteristics:

It is characterized by the shining bright red lesions

Effected Areas:

This type of psoriasis general effect armpits buttocks and legs

Triggers:

Overweight and bad eating habits can be considered as the triggers of inverse psoriasis.

4) Postular Psoriasis

Characteristics:

It is characterized by non infectious white pus surrounded by red skin

Effected Areas:

This type of the generally effects hands and feets

Triggers:

Stress, UV lights and some medicines are the main characters of  this type of Psoriasis.

5) Erythrodermic Psoriasis

Characteristics:

Redness of skin, shedding of scales and increased heart rate are some of the characteristics of this type of Psoriasis

Effected Areas:

Generally whole body surface is effected by this type of psoriasis.

Triggers:

Sunburn, allergy reactions, interaction of drugs are some of the triggers of this type of psoriasis

6) Nail Psoriasis

Less than 5% patient have this kind of Psoriasis

Characteristics:

Rigid cracked and white nails are some of the characteristics of this type of Psoriasis

Effected Areas:

This type of Psoriasis affects nails.