Warning signs you should never ignore on your skin

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  • Texture: Smooth and shiny
  • Location: Skin folds (where friction and sweat occur)
  • Irritation: Often worsened by sweat and rubbing

Because of its location, inverse psoriasis can be tricky to manage and is prone to fungal infections. Keep the area clean and dry!

Pustular psoriasis

This type is less common but dramatic in its presentation. Pustular psoriasis is characterized by white pustules (blisters filled with non-infectious pus) surrounded by inflamed, red skin. It can appear on specific areas like the hands and feet or spread across the body. We discuss some of the symptoms below.

Key characteristics

  • Appearance: Blisters filled with pus
  • Symptoms: Often accompanied by fever or chills
  • Severity: Can range from localized to widespread

Pustular psoriasis needs immediate medical attention. Don’t ignore those tiny blisters – they could be a sign of something serious!

Erythrodermic psoriasis

This is the rarest and most severe type, causing widespread redness, scaling, and peeling of the skin, often covering large parts of the body. Erythrodermic psoriasis can be life-threatening and usually requires hospitalization.

Key characteristics

  • Appearance: Intense redness and shedding of skin
  • Symptoms: Severe itching, pain, and swelling
  • Triggers: Severe sunburn, infection, or abrupt cessation of psoriasis treatment

This type of psoriasis isn’t something to wait out – call your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms!Continue reading…

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