Typical symptoms:
Thick, red patches covered with silvery scales
Areas affected: elbows, knees, scalp, lower back
Moderate to severe itching
Depending on skin color, the patches can vary in shade and leave discolored areas, called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Guttate psoriasis: small spots, big problems
This type, often seen in children or young adults, appears as a rash of small lesions on the torso, arms or legs, usually after an infection such as tonsillitis.
To remember:
Small, drop-shaped spots
Often triggered by a bacterial infection (e.g., strep throat)
Slightly scaly, but numerous
This is sometimes the first sign of latent psoriasis appearing.
Inverse psoriasis: discreet but unpleasant
In the folds of the skin – armpits, groin, under the breasts – lies a less visible but very uncomfortable form: inverse psoriasis.
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