What Is Psoriasis (cont.)

Psoriasis Slideshow Pictures

How Much Is Psoriasis Affecting Your Life?

Is Your Psoriasis Treatment on Target?

Medical Author:

Cindy Li, DO

Coauthor:

Julie Bohlen

Medical Editor:

Dirk M Elston, MD

Medical Editor:

Mary L Windle, PharmD

Medical Editor:

William D James, MD

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Media file 1: Plaque psoriasis on the elbow. Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD.

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Media file 2: Guttate psoriasis. Red droplike lesions are found on the skin. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD.

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Media file 3: A close-up view of guttate psoriasis. Notice the salmon-pink (red) droplike lesions. Fine scales can be seen on the lesions. These scales are much finer than those associated with plaque psoriasis. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD.

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Media file 4: Plaque psoriasis with fissures, which are splits in the skin. Fissures usually occur where the skin bends (joints). The skin may bleed and is more susceptible to infection. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD.

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Media file 5: Plaque psoriasis on the back. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD.

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Media file 6: Severe plaque psoriasis. Note the classic red color and scales or plaque. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD.

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Media file 7: Pustular psoriasis. Note the clearly defined, raised bumps on the skin that are filled with pus (pustules). The skin under and around these bumps is reddish. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD.

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Media file 8: Palmoplantar pustular psoriasis, a type of pustular psoriasis that appears on the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD.