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What Are the 7 Types of Psoriasis?

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Occasionally psoriasis of one clinical type may evolve into another such as pustular psoriasis, erythrodermic psoriasis, or guttate psoriasis. Clinical types of psoriasis include the following:

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1. Plaque psoriasis – In plaque psoriasis, there are raised, inflamed, and scaly patches of skin that may also be itchy and painful

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2. Pustular psoriasis – In pustular psoriasis, there are white, pus-filled, painful bumps (pustules) that may be surrounded by inflamed or reddened skin

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3. Erythrodermic psoriasis – In erythrodermic psoriasis, very extensive and diffuse areas of red and scaling skin are present.

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4. Guttate psoriasis – In guttate psoriasis, there are many isolated small, red, round scaling bumps.

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5. Inverse psoriasis – In inverse psoriasis, there is inflamed deep-red skin that is smooth and not scaly

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6. Psoriatic arthritis

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7. Nail psoriasis – In nail psoriasis, there are changes to the fingernails and toenails