FACT: Psoriasis can sometimes cause skin discoloration after it has healed in certain skin types. Ask your dermatologist to learn more.
One day you wake up and notice itchy, red marks along your hairline. Is it psoriasis, or is it another condition like eczema, lichen planus, or seborrhea?
To determine if you have psoriasis, it is important to talk to a dermatologist. Get to know your symptoms so you can be prepared to discuss them.
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Remember—psoriasis is a chronic condition, so it’s important to work with a dermatologist to understand your treatment options.
Take our symptom quiz to help start the conversation.
What Does Psoriasis Look Like?
Raised, red, inflamed lesions
Silvery, scaly plaques
Small, red, individual spots
(children and young adults)
Dry skin that may crack
and bleed
Itching, burning, or painful
skin
Pitted nails or separation
from nail bed
Head, Shoulders, Knees, and…Nails?
Common areas affected by psoriasis include the scalp, elbows, knees, and torso. It can also appear on your face, hands, feet, skin folds, genitals, and even nails.
Psoriasis symptoms can appear almost anywhere, so talk to a dermatologist about where and how it’s affecting you.
Scalp Psoriasis Tips You Can Use
Learn how to help manage a common area for psoriasis.
Get Scalp Psoriasis TipsPsoriasis and Itching
Let’s set the record straight—itching caused by psoriasis can be challenging. For some, the constant intense itching associated with psoriasis, known as psoriasis itch, can be hard to manage.
Don’t be embarrassed to tell your dermatologist about your psoriasis itch. They may be able to prescribe a psoriasis treatment option that can put relief in sight, including oral antihistamines, phototherapy, steroids, or topical anesthetics.
DIG DEEPER: From shampoos to salves, there are many home remedies you can add to your current treatment plan that may help relieve itching. See some options here: Psoriasis Home Remedies
What Are Psoriasis Flare-Ups?
One feature of psoriasis is that it’s recurring, often seasonally. Other times, the appearance or reappearance of your psoriasis symptoms can be unpredictable, with patterns or triggers changing over time. When your symptoms suddenly reappear or worsen, these are called flare-ups.
You may not have to suffer every time one occurs. Working with your doctor can help you make lifestyle choices to better manage flare-ups.
