Showing posts with label Psoriasis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Psoriasis. Show all posts

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Guttate Psoriasis

Guttate Psoriasis



A form of psoriasis characterized by the rapid development of myriad small lesions, 3 to 10 mm in diameter, on all areas of the body, especially the extremities. More often seen in young people.

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Pustular Psoriasis

Pustular Psoriasis


Generally, a chronic, disabling condition of the palms and soles, it can also be a part of a very severe generalized reaction.

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Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Psoriasis of the Scalp

Psoriasis of the Scalp


The lesions are red, sharply defined plaques covered with thick silvery scales. This distinguishes psoriasis from the diffuse or patchy redness and scaling of seborrheic dermatitis.
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Intertriginous Psoriasis

Intertriginous Psoriasis


Sebopsoriasis
The skin fold areas are shades of red and orange, with mild to severe itching. The characteristic sign
is the uniform appearance (unlike tinea) and distinct border (unlike candida). Generally, a complete skin exam will reveal other signs of psoriasis.
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Monday, March 9, 2015

Psoriasis of the Nails

Psoriasis of the Nails


Pitting of nail surface with spots of white to yellowbrown (oil droplets) reflects psoriatic changes in the nail matrix and nail bed respectively. Distally, there are irregular onycholysis, splitting, and dystrophic changes. Onycholysis may simulate onychomycosis; therefore, fungal culture will be valuable in diagnosis.
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