Types of Psoriasis

• Plaque psoriasis (psoriasis vulgaris) - most common type
• Guttate psoriasis
• Pustular psoriasis
• Inverse psoriasis
• Erythrodermic psoriasis

Curable Types of Psoriasis:

• Guttate psoriasis
• Pustular psoriasis
• Medication induced psoriasis
• HIV induced psoriasis

Rare Types of Psoriasis:

• Guttate psoriasis
• Pustular psoriasis
• Medication induced psoriasis
• HIV induced psoriasis
• Congenital psoriasis
• Generalized pustular psoriasis
• Plaque psoriasis
• Inverse psoriasis
• Localized pustular psoriasis
• Palmoplantar pustulosis
• Acropustulosis
• Erythrodermic psoriasis
• Nail psoriasis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Juvenile pustular psoriasis
• Infantile pustular psoriasis
• Acrodermatitis continua
• Scalp psoriasis
• Flexural psoriasis
• Psoriasis arthropathica
• Eruptive psoriasis
• Genital psoriasis

Types discussion:

Questions and Answers About Psoriasis: NIAMS (Excerpt)

There are several forms of psoriasis. The most common form is plaque psoriasis (its scientific name is psoriasis vulgaris). In plaque psoriasis, lesions have a reddened base covered by silvery scales. Other forms of psoriasis include

• Guttate psoriasis--Small, drop-like lesions appear on the trunk, limbs, and scalp. Guttate psoriasis is most often triggered by bacterial infections (for example, Streptococcus).
  
  

• Pustular psoriasis--Blisters of noninfectious pus appear on the skin. Attacks of pustular psoriasis may be triggered by medications, infections, emotional stress, or exposure to certain chemicals. Pustular psoriasis may affect either small or large areas of the body.
  
  

• Inverse psoriasis--Large, dry, smooth, vividly red plaques occur in the folds of the skin near the genitals, under the breasts, or in the armpits. Inverse psoriasis is related to increased sensitivity to friction and sweating and may be painful or itchy.
  
  

• Erythrodermic psoriasis--Widespread reddening and scaling of the skin is often accompanied by itching or pain. Erythrodermic psoriasis may be precipitated by severe sunburn, use of oral steroids (such as cortisone), or a drug-related rash.

Psoriasis: NWHIC (Excerpt)

There are several forms of psoriasis. The most common form is plaque psoriasis (its scientific name is psoriasis vulgaris). In plaque psoriasis, lesions have a reddened base covered by silvery scales. Other forms of psoriasis include:

Guttate Psoriasis: Drop-like lesions appear on the trunk, limbs, and scalp. Guttate psoriasis may be triggered by viral respiratory infections or certain bacterial (streptococcal) infections.

Pustular Psoriasis: Blisters of noninfectious pus appear on the skin. Attacks of pustular psoriasis may be triggered by medications, sunlight, infections, pregnancy, perspiration, emotional stress, or exposure to certain chemicals.

Inverse Psoriasis: Large, dry, smooth, vividly red plaques occur in the folds of skin near the genitals, under the breasts, or in the armpits. Inverse psoriasis is related to increased sensitivity to friction and sweating.

Erythrodermic Psoriasis: Widespread reddening and scaling of the skin is often accompanied by itching or pain. Erythrodermic psoriasis may be precipitated by severe sunburn, use of oral steroids (such as cortisone), or a drug-related rash. (Source: excerpt from Psoriasis: NWHIC)

Psoriasis: Rare Types

Rare types of medical conditions and diseases in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders -- Rare Types:
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  • Allergies -- Rare Types
  • COPD -- Rare Types
  • Emphysema -- Rare Types
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Rare Types
  • Lung Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Sinusitis -- Rare Types
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Rare Types
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Rare Types
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Psoriasis: Related Disease Topics

More general medical disease topics related to Psoriasis include:

• Autoimmune diseases
• Skin conditions
• Rheumatic conditions

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