Chapter 28 :: Psoriasis

Question 1

This form of psoriasis has the strongest association to HLA-Cw6

Answer 1

Guttate psoriasis

Question 2

tends to occur after a viral infection and consists of widespread pustules with generalized plaque psoriasis; no constitutional symptoms, and the disorder tends not to recur

Answer 2

Exanthematic Pustular Psoriasis

Question 3

rare variant of pustular psoriasis that is localized to the palms and soles; may coexist with chronic plaque psoriasis

Answer 3

Pustulosis Palmaris et Plantaris

Question 4

extremely rare localized sterile pustular eruption of the fingers and toes; typically involves the distal portions of the fingers and toes and may occur after minor trauma or infection

Answer 4

Acrodermatitis Continua of Hallopeau

Question 5

Pitting, onychorrhexis, Beau’s lines

Answer 5

Proximal matrix

Question 6

Leukonychia

Answer 6

Intermediate matrix

Question 7

Focal onycholysis, thinned nail plate, erythema of the lunula

Answer 7

Distal matrix

Question 8

“Oil drop” sign or “salmon patch,” subungual hyperkeratosis, onycholysis, splinter hemorrhages

Answer 8

Nail bed

Question 9

Subungual hyperkeratosis, onycholysis

Answer 9

Hyponychium

Question 10

Crumbling and destruction plus other changes secondary to the specific site

Answer 10

Nail plate

Question 11

Cutaneous psoriasis

Answer 11

Proximal and lateral nail folds

Question 12

Pregnancy Category C and is nonteratogenic

Answer 12

cyclosporin A

Question 13

Anthralin combined with UVB phototherapy

Answer 13

Ingram regimen

Question 14

crude coal tar and UV light for the treatment of psoriasis

Answer 14

Goeckerman regimen

Question 15

Forms most responsive are generalized pustular and erythrodermic psoriasis

Answer 15

Acitretin