Psoriasis
- Essentials of Dx: psoriasis
- Silvery scales on bright red, well-demarcated plaques, usually on the knees, elbows, and scalp.
- Nails: pitting and onycholysis (separation of the nail plate from the bed).
- Mild itching is common.
- May be associated with psoriatic arthritis.
- Histopathology helpful.
- Reference from CMDT (61st Ed), Pg no: 110.