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Psoriasis causes dry, red and flaky skin patches, silver ‘scaling’ of the skin, itching, and pain.
It most commonly appears on the elbows, knees or scalp but can appear anywhere on the body.1,2
Several patterns of psoriasis are recognised:1-3,8
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Plaque Psoriasis
Red, scaly, and raised skin patches covered with silvery scales
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Nail Psoriasis
Nail pitting & nail separation
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Guttate Psoriasis
Teardrop-shaped bumps
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Inverse Psoriasis
Rash appearing in skin folds
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Pustular Psoriasis
Pus-filled blisters
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Erythrodermic Psoriasis
Blazing redness over huge areas (rare)
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Psoriatic Arthritis
Stiffness, pain, swelling of joints
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Living with psoriatic disease can have a big impact on the lives of people with the condition, apart from experiencing symptoms alone.
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