Psoriasis Flashcards
1
Q
Psoriasis effects 2 percent of pop and onset tends to occur at _
A
Adolescence
2
Q
Further attacks of psoriasis may be caused by _ or _
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Stress
Infection
3
Q
Main feature of psoriasis is _ of cells at base of nail
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Rapid proliferation
4
Q
Nails may be thick, ridged, and pitted, and may be _
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Loosened from nail bed
5
Q
Main feature of psoriasis is proliferation of cells of base of _
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Epidermis
6
Q
Rapid proliferation of epidermis cells causes buildup of cells which then form _
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Red, scaly plaques
7
Q
May be debilitating and affect other parts of the body such as _
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Joints
8
Q
Separation of nail plate from nail bed at distal end is known as _
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Onycholysis
9
Q
General thickening and ridging of nails is known as _
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Dystrophy
10
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