Signs & Symptoms

Signs & Symptoms

Clear demarcation with scaly plaque, red/pink

• Distribution varies by type: o Chronic plaque P: flexure surfaces, scalp, neck, facial o Inverse P: extensor regions o       Guttate P: droplet-like on trunk, arms, legs o             Nail P:
  • Pitting, yellow discolouration, subungual hyperkeratosis, onycholysis.
  • 50% of patients with psoriasis have nailed involvement, and 90% of psoriatic arthritis patients have nail involvement.
  • Localised pustular: palms and soles
  • Erythrodermic: >90% body surface area (MEDICAL EMERGENCY)
  • Generalised pustular: severe systemic manifestations (MEDICAL EMERGENCY)