Plaque_psoriasis Psoriasis

psoriatic plaque, showing silvery center surrounded reddened border.

psoriasis vulgaris (also known chronic stationary psoriasis or plaque-like psoriasis) common form , affects 85%–90% of people psoriasis. plaque psoriasis typically appears raised areas of inflamed skin covered silvery-white scaly skin. these areas called plaques , commonly found on elbows, knees, scalp, , back. psoriatic erythroderma (erythrodermic psoriasis) involves widespread inflammation , exfoliation of skin on of body surface. may accompanied severe itching, swelling, , pain. result of exacerbation of unstable plaque psoriasis, particularly following abrupt withdrawal of systemic glucocorticoids. form of psoriasis can fatal extreme inflammation , exfoliation disrupt body s ability regulate temperature , perform barrier functions.