- Plaques may be thicker and have more scaling
- More skin may be affected compared to lighter skin tones
- Psoriasis flares may be misdiagnosed as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (dark patches on the skin)
- Plaques may be thicker and have more scaling
- More skin may be affected when compared with lighter skin tones
- Psoriasis flares may be misdiagnosed as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (dark patches on the skin)
Your dermatologist may ask about your symptoms, family history, and any recent stress or illness. They’ll check your skin, nails, and joints. If needed, they might take a small skin sample (called a biopsy) to help confirm if it’s psoriasis.
Since flare ups can happen anytime, it can be helpful to keep track of trigger and symptoms.
Your dermatologist or GP may ask about your symptoms, family history, and any recent stress or illness. They’ll check your skin, nails, and joints. If needed, they might take a small skin sample (called a biopsy) to help confirm if it’s psoriasis.
Since flare ups can happen anytime, it can be helpful to keep track of trigger and symptoms.
There are things you can do to help reach an accurate diagnosis:
- Take photos during a flare up
- Document your symptoms
- Make note of environmental changes/potential causes of flare ups
Having this information in hand helps your dermatologist. If you don’t have a dermatologist or haven’t scheduled your annual appointment find an independent in-person provider or explore an independent virtual care option.
There are things you can do to help reach an accurate diagnosis:
- Take photos during a flare ups
- Document your symptoms
- Make note of environmental changes/potential causes of flare ups
Having this information in hand helps your dermatologist.
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