Psoriasis is a fairly common dermatological disease characterized by scaling and severe itching of the affected skin. There are many types of this disease. The most common types of psoriasis need to be examined in detail and these lesions can also be seen in the photo.
Causes of the disease
The disease is usually chronic. It develops for the following reasons:
- Weakening of the immune system. Abnormal immune processes lead to thickening of the skin, as a result of which the chronic form of the disease gradually begins to develop.
- Genetic predisposition. The likelihood of skin damage is quite high if at least one parent has suffered from psoriasis.
- Nervous disorders and emotional disturbances. This is one of the most serious factors in the development of this skin disease.
- Hormonal imbalance. Pathological changes in the endocrine system give an initial impetus to the appearance of the first signs of psoriasis.
- Disruption of metabolic processes in the body. This is due to the lack of vitamins and other nutrients.
- The presence of parasitic diseases. Toxic substances with which different types of helminths poison the human body can cause skin damage.
Modern medicine has not yet found the exact cause of this pathology.
Most often, experts find a link between immune system disorders and psoriatic outbreaks.
Symptoms of the disease
As already mentioned, there are many types of this dermatological disease. Depending on this, the patient may have different symptoms. The most common forms of psoriasis and their signs need to be considered in more detail.
Psoriasis vulgaris
Represents the appearance of plaques with white scales. Affected skin becomes inflamed and changes color. Such plaques gradually increase in size, the scales exfoliate over time. Psoriasis of the hands may not have scaly formations, especially on the folds. In these places the skin is red, there is severe itching and burning. Inguinal psoriasis develops in the same way. Psoriasis of the body psoriasis can affect most of the skin area.
Psoriasis tear
This form of the disease got its name due to the teardrop-shaped form of protruding psoriatic eruptions. They have a purple-red tinge. Droplet neoplasms usually spread to the back, abdomen, and affect almost all parts of the body. They cause severe itching, especially during periods of exacerbation.
Most often this form of the disease develops as a result of infectious diseases.
Pustular psoriasis: photo
This type of psoriasis is the appearance of small growths that are filled with clear fluid. The skin around these special pimples becomes inflamed and becomes bright red. It is subject to rapid scaling, which causes painful sensations. Often this form of the disease manifests itself on the nail plates. What pustular psoriasis looks like can be seen in the photo.
Arthropathic psoriasis
It develops gradually, the initial stage of this disease can pass without any symptoms. Joint and muscle tissues are damaged. With the development of the patient he begins to experience unpleasant sensations in the affected joints, there is stiffness of movements, especially after waking up. The skin in the affected area becomes inflamed and red. The joints of the upper and lower limbs are most commonly affected by psoriatic osteoarthritis.
Palmar-plantar psoriasis
This is a fairly common form of the disease. It is characterized by damage to the palms and soles. Solid foci with well-defined edges appear in these places. Constant dryness and flaking of the skin can lead to cracks. In such situations, you must be extremely careful, as infection of the wounds may occur. 
The skin in the affected area becomes hard and rough.
Early psoriasis: photo
How does the development of this pathology begin? This disease may be asymptomatic at an early stage. Small pink plaques usually appear. The surface of the skin on them is still smooth and shiny. After a few days the plaques become covered with small scales, the itching in the affected areas begins to bother. These scales are quite easily removed from the plaques, under them the skin looks inflamed. This process is called punctate psoriasis.
Psoriasis in children
This disease can occur even in newborns. It is always accompanied by painful sensations in the affected areas, followed by severe itching. The formed plaques most often crack, slight bleeding begins to appear. This process is called capillary psoriasis. The danger of the form lies in the possible infection of the formed wounds in the child.
Psoriasis of the head: photo
It is not uncommon to find scalp damage with this disease. In the advanced form of such a lesion, the hair falls out and stops growing. Localization of foci can be observed in such places on the head:
- psoriasis behind the ears;
- in the occipital region and on the forehead;
- neck psoriasis;
- on the scalp.
The condition of the head is usually accompanied by the following symptoms:
- slight flaking with itching and irritation;
- inflammation in the affected area;
- scratching of inflamed areas leads to damage;
- the skin gradually becomes rougher and thicker;
- dandruff on the scalp;
- skin is very susceptible to severe injuries;
- Itching increases every day.
Advanced psoriasis - photo
The advanced form of the disease can lead to dangerous consequences. In addition to psoriatic osteoarthritis, a person can develop the following pathologies:
- heart and blood vessel dysfunction;
- ischemic disease;
- blow;
- cardiac arrhythmia.
The patient begins to feel such illnesses:
- inflamed skin is purple;
- general weakness of the body;
- increase in body temperature;
- palpitations;
- poor appetite to its complete loss;
- weakness in muscles and joints.
In the advanced form of the disease, a significant part of the skin is affected. The patient experiences constant weakness and fatigue. That is why it is very important to start early treatment.
Consequences of the disease
It's no secret that psoriatic eruptions significantly worsen the quality of everyday life. The affected person may have the following psychophysiological problems:
- fear of sports;
- the need to constantly hide your illness;
- self-esteem gradually disappears;
- development of chronic depression;
- problems with the opposite sex, a person begins to avoid intimacy with a loved one.
Also, in some cases, this pathology negatively affects a person's choice of professional activity.
Therefore, the disease has a negative impact not only on physical health but also on the psycho-emotional state. At the first signs of psoriasis you should contact a specialist for help. He will prescribe the most effective treatment, will help get rid of the rash as soon as possible.