Condition- Psoriasis Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is psoriasis?
Chronic inflammatory skin condition
List some of the complications of psoriasis
Psoritic Arthritis, CVD
List some risk factors leading to the development of psoriasis
- FHx
- CS rebound phenomenon
- skin trauma, stress
- smoking
- alcohol
- strep infection (GAS)
Which type of psoriasis is this? State some of the characteristic feaures. What causes this to develop?
Guttate psoriasis
- raindrop lesions over the trunk.
- Preceded by Strep inection (sore throat a week prior to this)
Which type of psoriasis is this? State some of the characteristic feaures.
Plaque psoriasis
Well demarcated erythematous lesion with silver/white scales.
Which part of the body is this type of psoriasis usually found?
Plaque psoriasis
usally found on extensor surfaces = knee, elbow, scalp, sacrum
Where is this type of psoriasis usually found?
Flexural psoriasis
in body folds (axilla, groin, peri-anal)
What type of psoriasis is this?
Pustular/ Palmo-plantar psoriasis
What type of psoriasis is this? What are some of its effects on the body?
Erythrodermic psoriasis
- dysregulation of thermoregulation and electrolyte balance.
- Intereferes with barrier function
- REQUIRES HOSPITALISATION
What tends to cause Erythrodermic psoriasis?
Cessation of Systemic CSs (CS rebound phenomenon)
List three nail signs of Psoriasis
- Pitting
- Oncholysis
- Subungual Keratosis
What is Auspitz sign?
A sign of psoriasis- pinpopint bleeding on removal of a scale
What is Koebrier’s phenomenon?
A sign of psoriasis- the developments of lesions at sites of trauma/scars
State three joint complications of psoriasis
- oligoarthritis
- dactylitis
- spondylitis
Which investigations might you conduct on someone with guttate psoriasis?
Throat swab, anti-streptolysin-O titre
Which investigation might you conduct on someone with flexural psoriasis and why?
Skin swab to rule out candidial infection
