MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

PSORIASIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
It is characterized by the appearance of small red scaly dots and can develop into plaque psoriasis.
A
psoriasis droplets
B
inverted psoriasis
C
plaque psoriasis
D
scalp psoriasis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Guttate psoriasis is a skin disease that often appears without warning and usually follows an infection like strep throat. It’s most common in young adults but can also happen in adults. The hallmark symptom of this condition is breaking out in small, red scaly patches.

Detailed explanation-2: -Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes skin redness, silvery scales, and irritation. Most people with psoriasis have thick, red, well-defined patches of skin with flaky, silver-white scales. This is called plaque psoriasis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Plaque psoriasis (the medical term for this type is “psoriasis vulgaris”-vulgaris means common) is the most common type of psoriasis, affecting about 80% of sufferers.

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