DERM- Papulosquamous

Question 1

what does the papulosquamous diseases consist of?

Answer 1

psoriasis
drug eruptions
lichen planus
pityriasis rosea

Question 2

Psoriasis:

what is this ?

Answer 2

chronic inflammatory condition
thickened stratus corneum due to cells growing quicker than normal, not wanting to shed after theyve reached top of skin.

Question 3

1. what does it look like?

2. is etiology known?

Answer 3

well demarcated erythematous plaque w/ silvery scale.

2. NO

Question 4

1. why does this happen within the body?
2. epidermal cell production=
3. genetic predisposition=

Answer 4

1. T- cell mediated autoimmune disease
2. 7x faster than normal
3. 30-50% pts have family hx

Question 5

even is psoriasis cannot be cured, what can you give/ tell the pt?

Answer 5

“i dont have anything to give you to cure, but i can give you something to help with the itching & make you more comfotable”

Question 6

what is the *most common type of psoriasis?

Answer 6

Plaque Psoriasis

Question 7

who does plaque psoriasis effect?

Answer 7

all ages, but mostly 3rd decade of life.

gradual but can be sudden. present w. small plaque on elbow only

Question 8

1. can trauma to skin create psoriatic lesions?

2.

Answer 8

yes. can be in scar.