Psoriasis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年5月17日 · The most common type of psoriasis, plaque psoriasis causes dry, itchy, raised skin patches (plaques) covered with scales. There may be few or many. They usually appear on the elbows, knees, lower back and scalp. The patches vary in color, depending on skin color.
Psoriasis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2024年5月17日 · Psoriasis treatments aim to stop skin cells from growing so quickly and to remove scales. Options include creams and ointments (topical therapy), light therapy (phototherapy), and oral or injected medications.
Types of psoriasis (psoriasis pictures) - Mayo Clinic
2023年12月14日 · Plaque psoriasis, the most common form of psoriasis, causes dry, raised skin patches (plaques) covered with gray or silver scales. It may look different depending on your skin color, ranging from pink on white skin to brown or gray on brown or Black skin.
Psoriatic arthritis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
2021年10月2日 · Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis. It usually causes dry, red skin lesions (plaques) covered with silvery scales.
More than skin deep with Dr. V.: Flake-free living with psoriasis
2024年4月10日 · Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis, representing over 90% of cases of psoriasis. This type of psoriasis is characterized by well-defined raised, red lesions that are rough to the touch and topped with a fine silvery-white scale.
Psoriasis - Care at Mayo Clinic
2024年5月17日 · Psoriasis is unique for everyone, and the effects range from mild to almost totally disabling. Your health care provider will work with you to determine the correct diagnosis for your type of psoriasis, which is essential for effective treatment.
Scalp psoriasis vs. seborrheic dermatitis: What's the difference?
2024年7月25日 · Scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis are common conditions that affect the scalp. And they share some symptoms, such as inflamed, scaly skin. Most often, the scales of psoriasis look thicker and drier than the scales of seborrheic dermatitis. Psoriasis tends to extend beyond the hairline.
Psoriasis - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic
2024年5月17日 · Learn about this common skin condition that causes red, scaly, itchy patches and how you can combine medications with self-care habits to manage it.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treating psoriasis
2017年10月17日 · In mild to moderate cases, treatment usually starts with creams and ointments used alone. In more severe cases, light therapy combined with topical treatment can be useful. Unfortunately, there isn’t a cure for psoriasis.
Plaque psoriasis - Mayo Clinic
Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis. It usually causes dry, red skin lesions (plaques) covered with silvery scales.