Psoriasis: Symptoms Of Psoriasis

What are the symptoms of psoriasis?
 Psoriasis may not have any associated symptoms but it can be itchy and painful. Certain sites such as the scalp, lower legs and groin can be particularly itchy. If psoriasis affects the hands and feet, painful fissures or cracks can develop and these can affect use of the hands and walking. Severe psoriasis on the body can also develop fissures which are painful and can bleed.  Psoriasis can affect the nails and lifting of the nail plate from the nail bed can be painful.  Psoriatic arthritis produces pain, swelling and stiffness in one or more joints, particularly in the morning.