Dermatology – Psoriasis Exam Questions and Answers
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Psoriasis
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Psoriasis
What is the most common type of psoriasis? - Answer-Chronic plaque psoriasis
How does chronic plaque psoriasis present? And where on the body? - Answer-Well-defined large plaques with scale, generally on the:
- Scalp
- Elbows (extensor)
- Natal cleft
- Knees (extensor)
- Genitalia
Which ...
Dermatology – Psoriasis Exam
Questions and Answers
What is the most common type of psoriasis? - Answer-Chronic plaque psoriasis
How does chronic plaque psoriasis present? And where on the body? - Answer-Well-
defined large plaques with scale, generally on the:
- Scalp
- Elbows (extensor)
- Natal cleft
- Knees (extensor)
- Genitalia
Which type of psoriasis is characterized by small pink plaques seen on the trunk, often
after a strep throat infection? - Answer-Guttate psoriasis
Which type of psoriasis presents on sites of friction, commonly genitalia/axillae. It
appears erythematous and shiny, and generally does not have scale. - Answer-Flexural
psoriasis
What name describes a flare up of psoriasis, in which over 90% of the body surface is
red, hot, inflamed, and painful. In this condition there are no longer clearly defined
plaques and the patient can be unwell and hypotensive. - Answer-Erythrodermic
psoriasis
What name describes when a patient's psoriasis becomes hot, painful and develops
pustules within the plaques? - Answer-Generalized pustular psoriasis:
- though rarely seen, this is an emergency requiring hospital admission
- the trigger is withdrawal from systemic corticosteroid therapy or inappropriately potent
topical steroids
What is the name of the condition affecting the joints of a person with psoriasis? -
Answer-Psoriatic arthropathy
What are the possible causes of psoriasis? - Answer-- Hereditary (Type 1 psoriasis)
- Alcohol
- Skin trauma (Koebner phenomenon)
- Psychological stress
- Medications
> NSAIDs
> Antimalarials
> Beta-blockers (non-selective)
> Lithium
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