Plaque Psoriasis Symptoms WisdomCard

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Research Notes on Plaque Psoriasis Symptoms


Plaque psoriasis symptoms include dry, raised, red skin lesions covered with silvery scales.1 The flaky scales that build up on top of the plaques constantly shed. Other symptoms of plaque psoriasis may include pain, itching, and cracking of the skin.2

Fast Facts:

  • Knees, elbows, scalp, trunk, and nails are the most common sites affected by plaque psoriasis.2
  • With plaque psoriasis, the lesions can range from 0.39 inches to many inches wide and spread into patches.3
  • Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis.2

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Research Notes References

  1. Mayo Clinic: [http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/psoriasis/DS00193/DSECTION=symptoms Psoriasis - Symptoms - Plaque Psoriasis
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 MedicineNet: Plaque Psoriasis
  3. Healthwise (via Health.com): The 6 Types Of Psoriasis

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