Red, smooth and glossy plates
Aggrave by heat, sweating and rubbing
Increased risk of fungal infections
Here, no typical flaking, but constant irritation. Like a prolonged rubbing sensation of wet clothing on already sensitized skin.
Psoriasis pustular: when the skin ignites
Less common, this type is impressive: white blisters filled with pus (non-infectious) appear, surrounded by red and sensitive skin. It can be located (hands, feet) or become generalized.
Signs to be monitored:
Presence of painful pustules
Sometimes accompanied by fever and chills
Rapid medical consultation is essential
It is a warning signal of the body that should not be neglected.
Erythrodermic psoriasis: the rarest but also the most dangerous
Imagine widespread inflammation of the skin, like an extensive burn. Redness, massive peeling, severe pain: erythrodermic psoriasis is a medical emergency.
Namely:
May cover the whole body
Causes intense itching, pain and swelling
May occur after abrupt discontinuation of treatment or severe skin attack
This type requires rapid hospitalisation to avoid complications.
What about the nails in all of this?
Psoriasis does not spare the extremities: the nails may become thick, bleach or detach. These signs are often the first indicators of psoriatic arthritis, a joint form of psoriasis that affects almost one in three patients.
Living with psoriasis: understanding to better act
Psoriasis can be frustrating, sometimes painful, often stigmatizing. But knowing its shapes, its signs, its triggers, you can learn to manage it better. Treatments exist: creams, phototherapy, biological medicines. And every skin has its own history.
You’re not alone. Millions of people share your journey. So talk about it, consult a dermatologist, and above all, take care of yourself.
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