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Psoriasis – 16 cases

Psoriasis has common and uncommon presentations, with varying distribution and local features. A patient may have more than one type of psoriasis at the same or different times. The main characteristics of psoriatic lesions are symmetrical distribution, well-demarcated morphology, scaling and persisten ce.

For each of the sixteen cases, study the image(s) and then answer the questions. You can click on the image to view a larger version if required.

Each case should take approximately 2 minutes to complete. There is a list of suggested further reading material at the end of the quiz.

Case 8

What kind of psoriasis does this patient have?

Erythrodermic psoriasis

What are the features?

Erythrodermic psoriasis refers to psoriasis that affects the entire skin surface or the majority of it. The differential diagnosis is erythroderma due to eczema, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, pityriasis rubra pilaris or drug eruption.

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