Recognize psoriasis: these pictures will help!
Psoriasis , also known as psoriasis in general, is a widespread disease that manifests itself primarily in severely scaly and inflamed areas of the skin. Those affected also often suffer from itching . Psoriasis is divided into different forms of progression and manifestation. The most common form, psoriasis vulgaris, occurs mainly on the arms and legs, but psoriasis can also affect the head, nails or other areas of the body.
Our photo series will help you to recognize psoriasis on different parts of the body using pictures and to correctly classify the special appearance of some special forms.
Psoriasis vulgaris
The most common form of psoriasis is psoriasis vulgaris.  Typical symptoms are reddened, clearly demarcated foci of inflammation covered by silvery skin flakes. These so-called plaques occur in psoriasis vulgaris primarily on the arms and legs. But psoriasis vulgaris can also occur in other parts of the body
Psoriasis on the scalp
Psoriasis vulgaris can also appear on the scalp  . A special form that typically develops there is psoriasis capitis (also psoriasis capillitii) . This form also leads to reddish, itchy and scaly foci of inflammation, which usually stop close to the hairline.
Psoriasis on the nails
If the nails or the nail bed are affected by psoriasis, this is typically shown by the so-called spotted nails  or oil stains. Spotted nails are small indentations in the nail, oil stains appear on the nail as round, brownish-yellow spots. In addition, the entire nail can become detached.
Psoriasis on hands and feet
Psoriasis palmoplantaris is probably present if psoriasis occurs primarily on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet  . In this form, the skin is red and very dry. As a result, cracks form quickly, which is why this form of psoriasis is often very painful for those affected. If yellowish pustules appear, it is palmoplantar pustular psoriasis.
Gutted Psoriasis
Guttate psoriasis occurs mainly in children and adolescents and is often due to a previous streptococcal infection. Typical signs are drop-shaped, scaly foci of inflammation that can appear very suddenly (eruptively). Therefore, this form of psoriasis is also called eruptive exanthematous psoriasis.
inverse psoriasis
Inverse psoriasis occurs primarily on the flexor sides of the legs and arms, i.e. on the inside of the elbows or behind the knees. This is due to the fact that the skin rubs together more frequently here. Psoriasis inversa is shown by reddish foci of inflammation, which scale less  than in “typical” psoriasis.
Psoriasis pustulosa
In pustular psoriasis, a distinction is made between a generalized and a localized form. The localized form is palmoplantar pustular psoriasis that can affect the hands or feet.
In the generalized form, pustular psoriasis  generalisata,  white-grey plaques form on the oral mucosa. In addition, there is reddening of the skin all over the body with the formation of white pustules. Fever , weakness, and chills  are also among the symptoms. Generalized pustular psoriasis can be life-threatening if left untreated.
If pustules appear in the plaques during a flare-up of psoriasis vulgaris, it is called psoriasis cum pustulatione. This can be caused by certain triggering factors, such as medication  or hormone fluctuations.
Psoriasis-Arthritis
The development of arthritis, i.e. chronic inflammation of the joints, can also be promoted by existing psoriasis. This is then called psoriatic arthritis. About a third of people affected by psoriasis also develop arthritis. Typical symptoms are pain in the joint , swelling and heat development. If the arthritis lasts longer, the joint can also deform.
