Types of psoriasis include:
- Plaque psoriasis: Most people (80%) have this type that causes raised, inflamed red skin (plaques) covered by scales that can be white or silver.
- Pustular psoriasis: Blisters filled with pus (pustules), usually on your hands and feet.
- Guttate psoriasis: Small inflamed red papules that show up anywhere on your body.
- Inverse psoriasis: Smooth, red skin appears in your armpits, groin, or under the breasts.
- Erythrodermic psoriasis: Intensely red areas cover large sections of skin.