MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

PSORIASIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not a histological feature of plaque psoriasis?
A
elongated rete ridges
B
shortening of dermal papillae
C
dilated blood vessels
D
absence of granular layer
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The most frequent dermoscopic (trichoscopic) feature of scalp psoriasis was the presence of red dots/globules and twisted red loops. Typical dermoscopic (onychoscopic) signs of nail psoriasis were onycholysis, salmon patches and splinter haemorrhages.

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