On lighter skin, plaque psoriasis can appear red; on darker skin, it can be purple or grayish. It often goes underdiagnosed and undertreated in the Black community, so it’s important to know ...

Unfortunately, how psoriasis presents in individuals with melanin-rich skin is just scratching the surface when it comes to the differences Black and brown people experience in navigating the disease.

These include plaque psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, inverse psoriasis, pustular psoriasis, and erythrodermic psoriasis.

Guttate psoriasis has also been reported in older case studies on the soles of the feet. It’s usually triggered by infections, particularly strep throat. It doesn’t usually appear on the feet.