Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that is marked by red and sometimes scaly patches of skin.
Psoriasis can look differently, depending on where and what type it is. If you have symptoms of psoriasis, take a look through the slideshows to determine if it’s scalp, guttate, or plaque psoriasis, for example, or if it’s eczema.
Once you determine which type of psoriasis you may have, you’ll be able to treat it more effectively.


  

Photos of the Types of Psoriasis

If you’re one of the 7.5 million people in the U.S. with psoriasis, check out these photos to help identify which of the five types of psoriasis you have.

  

Scalp Psoriasis Pictures

Psoriasis outbreaks on the scalp are common in people with scalp psoriasis. Learn how to identify it and how to treat it in the following slides.

  

Guttate Psoriasis Pictures

Guttate is a type of psoriasis in which the affected patches of skin appear as small, separated teardrops. Click through to see pictures of guttate psoriasis.

  

Plaque Psoriasis Pictures

Plaque psoriasis, the most common form of psoriasis, affects about 4 million people in the United States. Check out 13 photos of this autoimmune condition.

  

Psoriasis vs Eczema Pictures

Do you have psoriasis, or is it eczema? Knowing what to look for can help determine which skin condition you’re dealing with. Check out these photos.

  

Inverse Psoriasis Pictures

Inverse psoriasis, or intertriginous psoriasis, is a form of the disease that affects skin folds. View photos and learn about treatments and causes.

  

Nail Psoriasis Pictures

About half of people with psoriasis, and around 80 percent of people with psoriatic arthritis, the related joint condition, develop nail changes, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation. View photos of nail psoriasis and learn about treatments.

  

Pustular Psoriasis Pictures

A type of psoriasis called pustular psoriasis causes white, noninfectious pus-filled blisters (pustules). View photos and learn about treatments and symptoms.