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Psoriasis Flashcards

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What nail changes can you seen in psoriasis? Give 3.

A

Onycholysis (painless separation of nail from nailbed)
Nail pitting
Subungal keratosis

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What 2 things might you see from a biopsy for a psoriatic skin lesion?

A

Microabscess

Keratinocyte hyperproliferation

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Skin features of psoriasis? Give 5

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Salmon-pink plaques with silvery scales
Auspitz sign
Kobner phenomenon
Found on extensor surface of forearm/scalp/trunk
Better with sunlight
Well-circumscribed margins
Itchy
Symmetrical
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1st line treatment for psoriasis?

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Emollients - nourish skin

Topical steroids + Vit D analogue

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What is the age group affected in psoriasis?

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20s

50s

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