Psoriasis is a fairly common dermatological disease characterized by exfoliation 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 is evolving for the following reasons:
- Weakening of the immune system. Abnormal immune processes lead to thickening of the skin, as a result of which a chronic form of the disease gradually begins to develop.
- Genetic predisposition. The likelihood of skin damage is quite high if at least one of the parents has had psoriasis.
- Nervous system disorders and emotional upset. This is one of the most serious factors in the development of this skin disease.
- Hormonal imbalance. Abnormal changes in the endocrine system provide an initial impetus for the appearance of the first signs of psoriasis.
- Disruption of metabolic processes in the body. This is due to a lack of vitamins and other nutrients.
- Presence of parasitic diseases. Toxic substances with which various helminths poison the human body can cause damage to the skin.
Modern medicine has not yet discovered the exact cause of this pathology.
Most often, experts find a link between immune system disorders and psoriasis outbreaks.
Symptoms of the disease
As 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
Indicates the appearance of white scaly plaques. The affected skin is inflamed and changes color. The size of such plaques gradually increases, the scales peeling over time. Psoriasis of the hands should not have scaly formations, especially on the folds. In these places, the skin becomes red, with severe itching and burning. Inguinal psoriasis develops in the same way. The vulgaris psoriasis of the body can affect the largest part of the skin.
Psoriasis tears
This form of the disease is named for the drop-shaped form of convex psoriasis outbreaks. They are shades of purple. Drop-shaped tumors usually spread to the back, abdomen, and affect almost every part of the body. They cause severe itching, especially during the period of exacerbation.
Most often, this form of the disease is caused by infectious diseases.
Pustular psoriasis: photo
This type of psoriasis is the appearance of small growths that are filled with clear fluid. The skin around strange pimples becomes inflamed and turns bright red. It is exposed to rapid peeling, which causes painful feelings. Often this form of the disease manifests on the nail plates. What pustular psoriasis looks like is shown in the photo.
Arthropathic psoriasis
It develops gradually, the initial stage of this disease can go away without symptoms. Joint and muscle tissues are damaged. As the patient develops, he begins to feel discomfort in the area of the affected joints, and stiffness of movement is observed, especially after awakening. The skin of the affected area is inflamed, red in color. The joints of the upper and lower limbs are most commonly affected by psoriatic arthrosis.
Palm-foot psoriasis
This is a fairly common form of the disease. It is characterized by damage to the palms and soles. In these places, solid foci appear with well-defined edges. Constant dryness and peeling of the skin can lead to cracks. In such cases, extreme caution should be exercised as the resulting wounds may become infected. 
The skin in the affected area will be hard and rough.
Early stage psoriasis: photo
How does this pathology begin to develop? This disease may be asymptomatic in the initial stages. Tiny pink plaques usually appear. The skin surface on them is still smooth and shiny. After a few days, the plaque is covered with tiny scales, the itching of the affected areas begins to interfere. These scales easily move away from the plaques, under which the skin appears inflamed. This process is called dotted psoriasis.
Psoriasis in children
This disease can even occur in newborns. There are always painful feelings in the affected areas, followed by severe itching. The plaques that form usually rupture and minor bleeding begins. This process is called capillary psoriasis. The danger of the form lies in the possible infection of the wounds in the child.
Psoriasis on the head: photo
It is not uncommon for this disease to damage the scalp. With an advanced form of such a lesion, the hair falls out and stops growing. The localization of the foci can be observed in the following places of the head:
- psoriasis behind the ear;
- in the occipital region and forehead;
- psoriasis of the neck;
- on the scalp.
Headaches are usually accompanied by the following symptoms:
- slight scale with itching and irritation;
- inflammation in the affected area;
- Scratching sore spots leads to damage;
- the skin will gradually become rougher and thicker;
- dandruff on the scalp;
- skin is very sensitive to severe trauma; The
- itching increases every day.
Advanced Psoriasis - Photo
An advanced form of the disease can lead to dangerous consequences. In addition to psoriasis arthrosis, a person may develop the following pathologies:
- cardiac and vascular dysfunction;
- ischemic disease;
- stroke;
- arrhythmia.
The patient begins to feel such conditions:
- inflamed skin
- is purple;
- general weakness of the body;
- increased body temperature;
- palpitations;
- weak appetite until complete loss;
- Muscle and joint weakness.
In advanced forms of the disease, a significant part of the skin is affected. The patient feels constant weakness and fatigue. Therefore, it is very important to start treatment early.
Consequences of the disease
It's no secret that outbreaks of psoriasis significantly impair the quality of everyday life. The affected person may have the following psychophysiological problems:
- fear of playing sports;
- the need to permanently hide the disease;
- self-confidence gradually disappears;
- development of chronic depressive disorder;
- has problems with the opposite sex, one begins to avoid intimacy with love.
In some cases, this pathology negatively affects a person's choice of professional activity.
Therefore, illness has a negative impact not only on physical health but also on psycho-emotional state. For the first signs of psoriasis, seek professional help. It prescribes the most effective treatment, helping to get rid of the rash as soon as possible.