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What is a common characteristic of localised form Pustular Psoriasis?
What is a common characteristic of localised form Pustular Psoriasis?
- Manifests as thick hyperkeratotic plaques on the scalp
- Associated with fever and widespread pustules across the body
- Deep-seated lesions with multiple small pustules on palms and soles (correct)
- May mimic dermatitis
What is a common manifestation of Nail Psoriasis?
What is a common manifestation of Nail Psoriasis?
- Loss of nucleated cells from the nail surface
- Transverse lines on the nail plate
- Lifting of the nail plate off the nail bed (correct)
- Erythema with minor scaling on the scalp
Which form of psoriasis can be hyperkeratotic or pustular and may mimic dermatitis?
Which form of psoriasis can be hyperkeratotic or pustular and may mimic dermatitis?
- Generalised form Pustular Psoriasis
- Palmo-plantar Psoriasis (correct)
- Nail Psoriasis
- Scalp Psoriasis
What characteristic makes Palmo-plantar Psoriasis possibly aggravated by trauma?
What characteristic makes Palmo-plantar Psoriasis possibly aggravated by trauma?
Which type of psoriasis presents with splinter haemorrhages under the nails?
Which type of psoriasis presents with splinter haemorrhages under the nails?
What is a distinguishing feature between localised and generalised forms of Pustular Psoriasis?
What is a distinguishing feature between localised and generalised forms of Pustular Psoriasis?
Which type of psoriasis is characterized by generalized erythema covering the entire skin surface?
Which type of psoriasis is characterized by generalized erythema covering the entire skin surface?
Which type of psoriasis may involve sausageshaped digits in the joints?
Which type of psoriasis may involve sausageshaped digits in the joints?
Which of the following conditions is a differential diagnosis for Flexural Psoriasis?
Which of the following conditions is a differential diagnosis for Flexural Psoriasis?
What type of psoriasis may favor the scalp and extensor aspects of elbow and knees?
What type of psoriasis may favor the scalp and extensor aspects of elbow and knees?
Which type of psoriasis may involve less well-defined lesions that are exudative or crusted?
Which type of psoriasis may involve less well-defined lesions that are exudative or crusted?
In which type of psoriasis is scalp involvement more diffuse and less lumpy?
In which type of psoriasis is scalp involvement more diffuse and less lumpy?
Which type of psoriasis presents with oval, salmon pink plaques showing a delicate scaling adherent peripherally as a collarette?
Which type of psoriasis presents with oval, salmon pink plaques showing a delicate scaling adherent peripherally as a collarette?
Which type of psoriasis tends to run along rib lines and is mostly confined to the upper trunk?
Which type of psoriasis tends to run along rib lines and is mostly confined to the upper trunk?
Which form of psoriasis may be confused with nail psoriasis but is more asymmetrical and may have obvious tinea on the neighboring skin?
Which form of psoriasis may be confused with nail psoriasis but is more asymmetrical and may have obvious tinea on the neighboring skin?
Which type of psoriasis is often confused with nail psoriasis but does not present with pitting?
Which type of psoriasis is often confused with nail psoriasis but does not present with pitting?
Which diagnostic procedure is seldom necessary for psoriasis?
Which diagnostic procedure is seldom necessary for psoriasis?
What is the mainstay of long-term topical treatment for chronic plaque psoriasis that works by influencing vitamin D receptors in keratinocytes?
What is the mainstay of long-term topical treatment for chronic plaque psoriasis that works by influencing vitamin D receptors in keratinocytes?
