Psoriasis is a common chronic autoimmune skin disease that speeds up the growth cycle of skin cells, leading to a buildup of dead cells on the surface of the epidermis. The disease most commonly manifests on the skin of the elbows, knees, scalp, lumbosacral areas, intergluteal clefts, and glans penis. In up to 30% of patients, the joints are also affected. Psoriasis can be confused with other skin diseases (like eczema).
Skin rash and redness
At groin, At back, At scalp
At hands, At feet, At abdomen, At chest, Under the breasts, At armpits
Auspitz sign
At upper extremity except hand, At legs not feet, At knees, At elbows
common
Dandruff at scalp
or Cracked skin at back
or Cracked skin on the chest
or Cracked skin on legs
or Cracked skin on arms
common
Dry skin on legs or feet
or Dry skin at scalp
or Dry skin on arms or hands
common
Itchy skin
common
Development of skin lesions in sites of skin trauma
common
Painless detachment of the nail from the nail bed
or Thickening of skin under nails
or Nail discoloration
Yellow
common
Pain in ankle region without achilles tendon
or Difficulty moving fingers
or Enlarged fingers
or Pain in toes
or Difficulty moving toes
or Joint stiffness
Limited ankle movement, Difficulty moving knee, Difficulty moving wrist
or Enlarged knee joint
Cracked tongue
Red eye
or Flow of tears
Family history of psoriasis
Smoking
or Overweight or obese
or Alcohol consumption
If you have Psoriasis, then a visit to a dermatologist is recommended.
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Dermatologist