FACT: The most common form of the condition is plaque psoriasis, found in about 80% of people with psoriasis.
![Illustration of a person with questions about psoriasis symptoms](/content/dam/psoriasis/images/psoriasis-types/1-4_TypesOfPsoriasisIntro_L-b.png)
![Illustration of a person with questions about psoriasis symptoms](/content/dam/psoriasis/images/psoriasis-types/1-4_TypesOfPsoriasisIntro_L-b.png)
Psoriasis is far from a one-size-fits-all disease. There are several different types of psoriasis, and each has its own distinct set of symptoms and characteristics, so it’s important to know the differences.
Talk to a dermatologist if you think you have any of the signs or symptoms of psoriasis.
![Illustration of a person with questions about psoriasis symptoms](/content/dam/psoriasis/images/psoriasis-types/1-4_TypesOfPsoriasisIntro_S.png)
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Plaque Psoriasis
![Plaque psoriasis on knee](/content/dam/psoriasis/images/psoriasis-types/1-4_Plaque01_L.png)
![Picture of Plaque Psoriasis on Knee](/content/dam/psoriasis/images/psoriasis-types/plaque-psoriasis-on-knee_r2_desktop.png)
![Picture of Plaque Psoriasis on Knee](/content/dam/psoriasis/images/psoriasis-types/plaque-psoriasis-on-knee_r2_desktop.png)
![Picture of Plaque Psoriasis on Knee](/content/dam/psoriasis/images/psoriasis-types/1-4_Plaque01_S-b.png)
![Picture of Plaque Psoriasis on Back of Legs](/content/dam/psoriasis/images/psoriasis-types/plaque-psoriasis-back-of-legs_r2_desktop.png)
![Picture of Plaque Psoriasis on Back of Legs](/content/dam/psoriasis/images/psoriasis-types/plaque-psoriasis-back-of-legs_r2_desktop.png)
![Picture of Plaque Psoriasis on Back of Legs](/content/dam/psoriasis/images/psoriasis-types/plaque-psoriasis-back-of-legs_r2_mobile.png)
![Plaque psoriasis on scalp](/content/dam/psoriasis/images/psoriasis-pictures/1-4_Plaque03_L.png)
![Plaque psoriasis on scalp](/content/dam/psoriasis/images/psoriasis-pictures/1-4_Plaque03_L.png)
![Plaque psoriasis on scalp](/content/dam/psoriasis/images/psoriasis-pictures/1-4_Plaque03_S.png)
The most common form of psoriasis, found in about 80% of people with the condition.
PLAQUE PSORIASIS SYMPTOMS:
Raised, inflamed, red lesions on the skin covered with scaly, silvery plaques.
COMMON LOCATIONS:
Elbows, knees, scalp, back, and lower back. Also found on nails, legs, hands, genitals, and breasts.
Other Types of Psoriasis
![Guttate psoriasis on body](/content/dam/psoriasis/images/psoriasis-types/1-4_GuttatePsoriasis_L-c.png)
![Pustular psoriasis on skin](/content/dam/psoriasis/images/psoriasis-pictures/1-4_PustularPsoriasis_L.png)
![Inverse psoriasis on armpit](/content/dam/psoriasis/images/psoriasis-pictures/1-4_InversePsoriasis_L.png)
![Erythrodermic psoriasis on body](/content/dam/psoriasis/images/psoriasis-types/1-4_ErythrodermicPsoriasis_S-b.png)