The signs and symptoms of psoriasis can vary depending on the types of psoriasis you have. The 5 most common symptoms of psoriasis include:
- Rashes or patches of red, inflamed skin, often covered with loose, silver-colored scales. In severe cases, the plaques will grow and merge into one another, covering large areas.
- Itchy, painful skin that can crack or bleed.
- Small areas of bleeding where the involved skin is scratched.
- Problems with your fingernails and toenails, including discoloration and pitting. The nails may also begin to crumble or detach from the nail bed.
- Scaly plaques on the scalp.
Psoriasis can also be associated with psoriasis arthritis
, which causes achy, swollen joints. Between 10% and 30% of people with psoriasis also have this painful joint condition.
Comments
Post a Comment