Psoriasis Flashcards
1
Q
Normal Cell Cycle Duration
A
311 Hours (13 Days)
2
Q
Cell Cycle Duration of Psoriatic Skin
A
36 Hours (1.5 Days)
3
Q
What type of lymphocytes are found in the epidermis of psoriatic patients?
A
Neutrophils
4
Q
Define: Auspitz Sign
A
Bleeding upon removal of scales over thin suprapapillary plate
5
Q
Define: Koebner Phenomenon
A
Traumatic induction of psoriasis on non-lesional skin
6
Q
Most Common Morphologic Type of Psoriasis
A
Plaque
7
Q
Common morphologic type of Psoriasis seen after a streptococcal infection
A
Guttate
8
Q
Generalized Pustural Psoriasis of Pregnancy
A
Impetigo Herpetiformis
9
Q
Most common presentation of Infantile Psoriasis
A
Napkin Psoriasis
