Types of Psoriasis

What is Chronic Plaque Psoriasis?

Chronic plaque posriasis is the commonest type of psoriasis and typically causes thick scaly red itchy areas of skin to form (called plaques). These plaques usually occur on the backs of the elbows, the front of the knees and in the scalp, but often occur on the skin generally.

What is Guttate Psoriasis?

Guttate psoriasis often comes on quite quickly (in a matter of days or weeks) and causes the appearance of numerous small plaques on the skin mainly of the trunk (chest, tummy and back). It sometimes follows a few weeks after a bad sore throat.

What is Palmoplantar Psoriasis?

Palmoplantar posriasis is sometimes known as known as palmoplantar pustulosis. This form of psoriasis affects the palms and soles, which become red with multiple small pus-filled spots which leave brown marks.

What is Inverse Psoriasis?

Inverse psoriasis affects mainly the folds of skin such as armpits, groin, between the buttocks and beneath breasts. Inverse psoriasis tends not to be scaly, but is red may be weepy.