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Etiology of psoriasis ? - Answer--Inflammatory disorder -Bright red lesions - silver scales may be present -systemic effects ( psoriatic arthritis) *typically has periods of exacerbation and remission, that it is not contagious, and that symptoms can be improved with treatment. Cause of...

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Psoriasis Exam Questions and Answers
Etiology of psoriasis ? - Answer--Inflammatory disorder
-Bright red lesions
- silver scales may be present
-systemic effects ( psoriatic arthritis)

*typically has periods of exacerbation and remission, that it is not contagious, and that
symptoms can be improved with treatment.

Cause of psoriasis? - Answer-- Rapid proliferation of epidermal cells
-Usually Chronic with cycles
- Genetic

Risk factors of psoriasis? - Answer--overuse of alcohol
- overuse of drugs (lithium), beta blockers
-symptoms worsen with stress
-steptococcal infections

Medical treatment - Answer-- no cure
-treated topically or systemically

-Anthralin (Anthra-Derm) may be used to remove heavy scales

mild topical treatment
corticosteroids,
tzarotene
estar
vitamin D
salicylic acid
-PUVA combo of metho trexate and UVA (phototherapy)
-Oral retinoid agents

Psoriasis Assesment? - Answer--Pain
-stress management
-body image

Goeckerman regimen is used for what 2 conditions? - Answer-Atopic dermatitis and
psoriasis

*The patient first bathes in a tar emulsion bath. Then a topical tar product is applied,
and the patient is exposed to ultraviolet light.

How is psoriasis diagnosed ? - Answer-based on the health history and the physical
examination

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