What causes psoriasis on hands and feet?
In palmoplantar psoriasis, the plaques affect the skin of the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. Experts do not know exactly what causes palmoplantar psoriasis. However, it may be due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. A problem with certain sweat glands could play a role as well.
What helps psoriasis on hands and feet?
In addition to moisturizers, mild soaps, and soap substitutes, your doctor may recommend:
- Coal tar products, like creams, gels, or ointments, to slow skin growth and ease itchy, inflamed, or scaly skin.
- Salicylic acid, a peeling agent that softens or reduces thick scales.
- Corticosteroids, often creams and ointments.
What does psoriasis on hands and feet look like?
Psoriasis on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet is called palmoplantar psoriasis. Symptoms of psoriasis on the hands may include patches of skin on the hands (red or dark, thick and dry, or silvery-white scales). It may also cause the fingernails to appear pitted, thick, ridged, crumbly, or discolored.
Why is my psoriasis spreading?
Triggers for psoriasis flare-ups skin injuries, including vaccines and sunburns. stress. infections, including skin infections and other types. some medications, such as lithium, drugs to treat malaria, some heart and blood pressure medications, and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug called indomethacin.
How do you get rid of palmoplantar psoriasis?
Possible treatment options include:
- Topical steroids applied directly to the blisters.
- Emollients (moisturizers)
- Retinoid medications such as Acitretin (vitamin A derivative)
- Ultraviolet light (phototherapy, UVB or PUVA)
- Combination of retinoid and phototherapy.
What does Palmoplantar psoriasis look like?
Palmar and plantar psoriasis usually cause the palms and soles to be partially or entirely covered in thickened, red skin. You may have sharp, noticeable borders where the skin changes from psoriasis patches to unaffected areas.