Need help identifying psoriasis??

HI Beccca,

Just saw this today. Hope you check back soon. Psoriasis is very difficult to detect from pics. Although the pics you posted are very clear the best thing to do would be to see a derm and ask for a scraping of the skin lesions for a  diagnose , especially since psoriasis runs in the family. 

In my humble opinion the lesions do not look like psoriasis. I have plaque psoriasis and palmoplanter psoriasis for many years. 

Have you tried skin moisturizer and only use body washes and soaps even laundry detergent that does not have chemicals or fragrance. These additives can irritate skin and cause dry flaky lesions . 

I have PSA and yes they start off very small and can spread if you dont take care of it

OH wow just saw your pics. IM not a DR but that does look like psoriasis but its so small. I agree go to a dr

Becca  please see your doctor for a skin check . A derm can diagnose the skin with small biopsy and look under microscope and diagnose it the same day. 

 

hi becca.  diagnosis for psa is so difficult and a biopsy of those lesions would be your best bet.  ask a dermatologist for a biopsy if you can.  you must be your own best advocate in this diagnosis and treatment simply because many of us get tossed around or told we don't have anything at all when in fact as time goes on we become so damaged that had we been heard maybe some of that damage could have been avoided.  remain dilligent and don't give up until you have some clear answers about why you're experiencing horrible joint pains.  keep a journal of your symptoms.  it will help you!  best of luck.

I agree make sure and see the doctor for a diagnosis but I have gotten those small patches like that. It looks like psoriasis to me. I had one in the side of my knee one year that looked just like ringworm but was psoriasis. I am blessed with a great PCP that is very knowledgeable and she is very thorough.