Psoriasis
Psoriasis ( 40 Questions)
Painful, deep ulcers on the skin: This description does not align with psoriasis. Psoriasis plaques are not typically painful or ulcerated.
Psoriasis is characterized by the presence of itchy, raised, red patches on the skin with silvery scales. These patches are known as plaques and are a hallmark feature of psoriasis.
Small, fluid-filled blisters on the palms and soles: This description is more characteristic of a condition called palmoplantar pustulosis, not psoriasis.
Thickened, hardened skin with deep cracks: This description is more typical of a condition called lichenified eczema or chronic contact dermatitis, not psoriasis.
Explanation: Psoriasis is characterized by the presence of itchy, raised, red patches on the skin with silvery scales. These patches are known as plaques and are a hallmark feature of psoriasis.
Incorrect choices: a. Painful, deep ulcers on the skin: This description does not align with psoriasis. Psoriasis plaques are not typically painful or ulcerated.
c. Small, fluid-filled blisters on the palms and soles: This description is more characteristic of a condition called palmoplantar pustulosis, not psoriasis.
d. Thickened, hardened skin with deep cracks: This description is more typical of a condition called lichenified eczema or chronic contact dermatitis, not psoriasis.