How to recognize psoriasis plaques?
Psoriasis plaques are easily recognizable by sight as well as touch, they are thick and rough, unlike the healthy skin surrounding them. But this healthy skin can also become inflamed if exposed to a trigger factor such as friction, for example. It requires as much daily care and attention as inflammatory skin.
Psoriasis plaques are the main symptom of psoriasis and can occur anywhere on the body: the most common areas are the elbows, knees, chest, back, scalp, etc. The face can also be affected: psoriasis plaques are often less well defined here, but the redness and scales are clearly visible.
Psoriasis plaques are associated with strong sensations of heat and discomfort, tingling and especially itching.
Psoriasis plaques are the main symptom of psoriasis and can occur anywhere on the body: the most common areas are the elbows, knees, chest, back, scalp, etc. The face can also be affected: psoriasis plaques are often less well defined here, but the redness and scales are clearly visible.
Psoriasis plaques are associated with strong sensations of heat and discomfort, tingling and especially itching.
What you should avoid
Scales are unsightly, but must be treated gently because they are an integral part of the psoriasis plaque.
- Tearing off the scales is very tempting but this will only prolong the flare-up. Scales must be left to fall off by themselves;
- Avoid excessive scrubbing in the shower and use ultra-rich cleansing products to soften the scales;
- Dry the skin by dabbing it gently with a towel then apply a suitable hydrating product to the whole body.Products enriched with keratolytic agents and/or medicinal treatments should only be used on psoriasis plaques to accelerate scale removal.