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Which nail finding is characteristic of psoriasis involvement?
Which nail finding is characteristic of psoriasis involvement?
- Beau's lines
- Clubbing
- Pitting (correct)
- Transverse lines
What do the yellowish-brown spots under the nail plate in psoriasis nails indicate?
What do the yellowish-brown spots under the nail plate in psoriasis nails indicate?
- Melanoma
- Oil Spot (correct)
- Fungal infection
- Trauma
What distinguishes the scaling on palms and soles in psoriasis from other skin conditions?
What distinguishes the scaling on palms and soles in psoriasis from other skin conditions?
- Desquamation reveals an inflammatory plaque (correct)
- It is usually smooth and non-scaly
- It is easily removed
- Occurs as fine white scales
What additional symptom may be present in psoriasis scalp involvement?
What additional symptom may be present in psoriasis scalp involvement?
Which of the following is a common feature of psoriasis scalp plaques?
Which of the following is a common feature of psoriasis scalp plaques?