MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

PSORIASIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Pustular psoriasis is characterized by:manifesting in the folds of the armpits, groin, navel or around the genitals with intensely colored plaques and the appearance of cracks.
A
False
B
TRUE
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When widespread, pustular psoriasis can be life-threatening. The pus-filled bumps are called pustules. They can form on the skin, inside the mouth, or beneath a nail.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pustular psoriasis is a rare, immune-mediated systemic skin disorder characterized by yellowish pustules on an erythematous base with a variety of clinical presentations and distribution patterns. Pustular psoriasis is considered a variant of psoriasis vulgaris.

Detailed explanation-3: -Generalized forms of pustular psoriasis include acute generalized pustular psoriasis, pustular psoriasis of pregnancy, and infantile and juvenile pustular psoriasis. Localized forms include acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau and palmoplantar pustular psoriasis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pityriasis rosea is a skin problem that can look like psoriasis because it shows up as a scaly rash with a defined shape. Like psoriasis, it can start small, as just one raised patch. It tends to show up in different areas from psoriasis: the stomach, chest, or back.

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