On skin of color, plaques may appear salmon with silvery-white scale, or violet or dark brown with gray ... scalp, or back. Guttate psoriasis, from the Latin for “raindrop shaped,” causes ...

The classic “redness” described in most medical literature appears less visible on brown and black skin tones, instead presenting as purple-gray, ashen gray, or dark brown discoloration that ...

Plaque psoriasis is by far the most common and is characterized by large, red patches on the skin. The guttate form has small lesions while ... time for dermatologists to understand how to treat Black ...

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 ...

On skin of color, the patches may appear darker and thicker, and purple, gray or dark brown in color. Guttate psoriasis appears as small, dot-like lesions, sometimes triggered by a Strep infection.

Penicillins and aminopenicillins were the most studied treatments overall and generated mixed results, with some improvement shown in patients with guttate psoriasis but no significant changes in ...

As the papules begin to heal, they can turn from light pink to dark red. They rarely leave a scar unless the skin has been scratched excessively. An episode of guttate psoriasis may last several weeks ...

IGH causes small pale-colored spots to develop on areas of the skin often exposed to the sun. These spots are benign, but treatments are available to address their appearance. Idiopathic guttate ...

The study included 783 people, ages 12 and up, who had plaque or guttate psoriasis. Participants' psoriasis ... based on the color of their skin and sensitivity to sunburn. After 12 weeks, 33% ...