Plaque psoriasis causes thick, rough, scaly, discolored plaques to develop on your skin. The plaques can be itchy or painful — they may feel like a burn or a sting.

Aug 21, 2024 · Scaling skin, or scaly skin, occurs when the outer layer of your skin peels away in large pieces that resemble scales. Learn the causes and how to treat it.

Oct 8, 2024 · A skin plaque, or primary lesion, can be flat or appear as a thickened area of the skin that isn't visibly elevated above the surface of the skin. Learn about variations, possible …

May 17, 2024 · Plaque psoriasis. The most common type of psoriasis, plaque psoriasis causes dry, itchy, raised skin patches (plaques) covered with scales. There may be few or many. They …

Apr 11, 2024 · The symptoms of plaque psoriasis include raised, inflamed, red skin covered with silvery, white scales. On darker skin, the patches may be purplish with gray scales. These …

Oct 22, 2024 · Actinic keratosis has a scaly, raised surface. This makes it easier to feel than see. Over time, it can turn hard and wart-like. It may develop a horn-like texture. If you think you …

Jul 18, 2023 · Skin plaques are raised thickened areas of skin that can appear due to psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, eczema, pityriasis rosea, ringworm, lichen planus, lupus, tinea …

Oct 12, 2023 · Psoriasis scales tend to be dry. Seborrheic dermatitis scales also are not as thick or as well-defined as psoriasis plaques. But it can be hard to tell the conditions apart, …

Sep 15, 2022 · Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin condition that causes itchiness and discomfort. Plaque psoriasis is the most common type. It causes thick, scaly areas of skin. While there …

Jan 22, 2025 · Psoriasis plaques appear as raised, inflamed, and scaly patches of skin that may also be itchy and painful. On Caucasian skin, plaques typically appear as raised, red patches …