MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease that may exhibit a variety of clinical manifestations. Chronic plaque psoriasis, the most common subtype of psoriasis, is characterized by well-demarcated, erythematous plaques with overlying, coarse scale (picture 1A-I).

Detailed explanation-2: -Psoriasis presents as well-defined erythematous plaques covered with silvery scales commonly over the scalp, and extensors of extremity, particularly over knees, elbows, and lumbosacral region. Psoriasis is classified into two types.

Detailed explanation-3: -Doctors aren’t sure why people get plaque psoriasis. It’s considered an autoimmune disease. That means your immune system attacks healthy cells as if it’s fighting an infection. This causes new skin cells to grow much faster than normal, and they build up in thick patches.