psoriasis- clinical presentation exam questions and answers
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Course
Psoriasis
Institution
Psoriasis
T/F
plaque psoriasis accounts for about 90-95% of cases - Answer-true
what type of psoriasis is well defined, symmetrical red plaques with varying thickness of scales - Answer-plaque psoriasis
What are the most freq locations for plaque psoriasis even though it can be seen anywhere - Answer-...
psoriasis- clinical presentation exam
questions and answers
T/F
plaque psoriasis accounts for about 90-95% of cases - Answer-true
what type of psoriasis is well defined, symmetrical red plaques with varying thickness of
scales - Answer-plaque psoriasis
What are the most freq locations for plaque psoriasis even though it can be seen
anywhere - Answer-1. extensor aspect of limbs (elbows + knees)
2. scalp (just outside the hairline
3. Ears
4. Sacrum/lumbar regions +torso
T/F
fissuring around the ears is commonly seen along with exudate and infection - Answer-
true
Involvement of ears and umbilicus in plaque psoriasis is an indication of what? -
Answer-D-H
What are the secondary locations of plaque psoriasis ( also known as inverse
psoriasis)? - Answer-1. ano genital region (anus scrotum vulva pubis
2. intertriginous (axillae, inguinal groove natal cleft)
3. face (eyebrows, nasolabial fold, natal cleft)
4. palms, soles
5. revers distribution, linear and other
T/F
the ano genital region affect 45% of cases in both male and female - Answer-true
if psoriasis is only seen in intertrigenous areas, it can be an indication of what? -
Answer-D-H
T/F
Psoriasis affect more yin areas - Answer-false, more yg areas
atopic eczema is more yin
Nail involvement is seen in ____-____%, rising to ___% in psoriatic arthritis - Answer-
30-50, 60-70
What are the 3 forms of nail changes seen in psoriaisis - Answer-1. matrix
2. bed
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