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Here is detailed information about psoriasis on the scalp, eyelids, and other parts of the body based on the knowledge base:

Scalp Psoriasis
- Prevalence: Affects between 45% and 56% of people with psoriasis
- Appearance:
- Dry, white, or silver plaques.
- Can look like dandruff or white scales on top of thickened Show Full Answer

Here is detailed information about psoriasis on the scalp, eyelids, and other parts of the body based on the knowledge base:

Scalp Psoriasis
- Prevalence: Affects between 45% and 56% of people with psoriasis.
- Appearance:
- Dry, white, or silver plaques.
- Can look like dandruff or white scales on top of thickened plaques.
- Powdery white or gray scales.
- Locations:
- Scalp, forehead, hairline, skin around the ears, and back of the neck.
- Can extend down the back of the neck and block the ear canal.
- Symptoms:
- Itching and discomfort.
- Can be mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis, which presents as yellow, greasy plaques.

Eyelid Psoriasis
- Prevalence: Approximately 10% of people with psoriasis have symptoms on their eyelids.
- Appearance:
- Dry, discolored skin around the eye.
- Itchy or painful plaques with flaking scales.
- Types:
- Sebopsoriasis: Linked to seborrheic dermatitis, affects oily areas like the eyelids, causing itchy, discolored, scaly, or crusty skin.
- Blepharitis: Eyelid inflammation associated with psoriasis, causing itching, burning, redness, irritation, and swelling.
- Symptoms:
- Itchiness, pain, and inflammation.
- Eyelid rims can turn up or down if inflamed for long periods.
- Can cause eyelids to redden and cover lashes.

Psoriasis on the Rest of the Body
- Facial Psoriasis:
- Prevalence: Affects around 50% of people with psoriasis.
- Locations: Upper forehead, around the eyes and eyebrows, skin between the nose and upper lip, and ears.
- Symptoms: Discolored, scaly patches that can affect self-esteem and well-being.
- Types:
- Plaque Psoriasis: Most common type, often found on the face.
- Inverse Psoriasis: Smooth, red or dark purple patches in skin folds, can occur on the upper eyelid.
- General Symptoms:
- Itchiness, pain, and inflammation.
- Discomfort and potential embarrassment due to visible patches.

Treatment Tips
- General Advice:
- Consult with a healthcare team before trying any treatment, especially for sensitive areas like the eyelids.
- Treatments include topical treatments, systemic treatments, phototherapy, and moisturizers.

Additional Notes
- Emotional Impact: Psoriasis on visible areas like the face can significantly impact self-esteem and quality of life.
- Misidentification: Conditions like seborrheic dermatitis can be mistaken for psoriasis due to similar symptoms.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the specific articles from MyPsoriasisTeam:
- [Psoriasis on the Face](https://www.mypsoriasisteam.com/resources/psori...)
- [Psoriasis on the Eyelid](https://www.mypsoriasisteam.com/resources/psori...)
- [Types of Psoriasis](https://www.mypsoriasisteam.com/resources/types...)

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 This AI-generated response comes from MyPsoriasisTeam and other selected sources. It is not a substitute for medical advice. Always ask your doctor about specific health concerns.

Psoriasis on the Eyelid: Symptoms and 5 Treatment Tips | MyPsoriasisTeam

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