Psoriasis Flashcards
definition of psoriasis
chronic immune-mediated inflammatory condition
causes of psoriasis
- genetic
- epidermal hyperproliferation
- inflammation
- angiogenic response
psoriasis has precipitating factors, name the meds that can precipitate it
- beta blockers
- antimalarials
- lithium
- NSAIDs
- withdrawal of oral steroids
general clinical features of psoriasis
- red, scaly, itchy patches
- silvery-white scales
- lichenification/fissures
clinical phenomena associated with psoriasis
- psoriatic arthritis
- psoriatic nails
- koebner phenomenon
most common type of psoriasis
chronic plaque psoriasis
common locations for chronic plaque psoriasis
- knees
- elbows
- scalp
- trunk
appearance of guttate psoriasis
tear drop plaques
triggers of guttate psoriasis
streptococcus (strep throat infection)
onset of guttate psoriasis
within a day/two
common epi guttate psoriasis
- children
- young adults
what conditions are associated with palmoplantar psoriasis
- psoriatic arthritis
- nail disease
flexural psoriasis is often combined with
candida yeast colonisation
when pustular psoriasis is triggered it can be combined with what other symptoms
- fever
- headache
- anorexia
- nausea
topical tx psoriasis
- emollients
- salicylic acid
- topical steroids
- coal tar
- dithranol
- vit D analogues
- phototherapy
