The symptoms of psoriasis include scaly red patches appearing anywhere on the body, but often on the scalp, elbows, knees and lower end of the backbone. In psoriatic arthritis, the skin condition is accompanied by arthritis symptoms. See below for a list of the main symptoms:-

• As mentioned, the scaly patches on the skin caused by psoriasis.
  
  
• Pain and swelling in the fingers or toes, sometimes the swelling causing a "sausage" appearance.
  
  
• Small indentations, lifting and /or discoloration of the fingernails or toenails.
  
  
• Pain and swelling in the joints.
  
  
• Pain and stiffness of the spine, especially after prolonged inactivity.
  
  
• Inflammatory eye conditions of the eye such as iritis or conjunctivitis which can cause redness, pain, blurred vision and sensitivity to light.