Can psoriasis not itch?
I have a few scaly patches on my elbow that my dermatologist suspects might be psoriasis, but they don't itch at all. Most people say psoriasis is very itchy. Is it possible for psoriasis to be present and not itch?
I have a few scaly patches on my elbow that my dermatologist suspects might be psoriasis, but they don't itch at all. Most people say psoriasis is very itchy. Is it possible for psoriasis to be present and not itch?
Beta, skin conditions can behave differently in everyone. Sometimes it only looks dry and red without any itching. Keep the skin hydrated with a little warm coconut oil or pure ghee after your bath, but do show it to a proper doctor for an accurate diagnosis.
Yes, absolutely, it is possible for psoriasis to be completely itch-free for some people. My colleague has plaques on his elbows that never itch, they are just dry and flaky, so don't assume it's not psoriasis just because there is no itching.
Yes, it can. Psoriasis isn't always itchy; sometimes it’s just thick, red, scaly patches that look bad but don't bother you physically. Get a biopsy or clinical exam done by a dermatologist to confirm what it actually is.
Consider yourself one of the lucky ones if yours doesn't itch! Usually, people are scratching themselves like bears against a tree. Yes, it can totally present as just dry, silent scales without the annoying itch party.
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Haan na, actually it doesn't always have to itch. Mere mama ko bhi hand pe psoriasis patches hain but unhe bilkul itching nahi hoti, bas thoda dry and red skin lagta hai. Pls doc ko dikha lo ek baar, proper cream de denge toh theek ho jayega.
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