Psoriasis
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What is psoriasis?

  • A viral condition causing rapid skin cell accumulation
  • A contagious skin disease causing red scaly patches
  • A bacterial infection leading to excessive skin production
  • An inflammatory disease affecting the skin and joints (correct)

    • What are the scaly patches caused by psoriasis called?

  • Dermatitis
  • Eczema
  • Fungal lesions
  • Psoriatic plaques (correct)

    • Where do plaques frequently occur on the skin?

  • Elbows and knees (correct)
  • Palms and soles
  • Back and abdomen
  • Underarms and thighs

    • What causes cells to build up on the skin's surface in psoriasis?

    <p>Rapid skin cell replication and unchanged shedding rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alteration in cell kinetics of the keratinocytes in psoriasis?

    <p>Rapid cell replication and unchanged shedding rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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