What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- Thick scaly patches
- Itching or soreness
- Nail changes
- Joint pain in some people
Understanding care
Clinical care may include assessment of skin severity, joint symptoms and suitable ongoing treatment. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
Seek review for persistent symptoms, spreading lesions, significant pain or scarring. Fever with spreading redness, oozing or rapidly worsening skin needs prompt assessment.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
