Pathophysiology of Psoriasis — Flashcards

What kind of T-helper cells are decreased in psoriasis?_____

Scaling is greatly reduced or absent in _____ psoriasis

_____ Koebner phenomenon is seen in areas of psoriasis which clear and heal following trauma

Which HLA subtype is associated with guttate psoriasis?_____

Munro's microabscess are seen within the stratum _____

What type of psoriasis follows a chronic course?_____

The acute generalized form of pustular psoriasis is termed as _____ type

Nail plate pitting is the most common feature of nail psoriasis and is of the _____ and irregular type (Thimble nail)

_____ sign in psoriasis is due to the elongated, dilated, tortuous vessels in the dermal papilla along with supra papillary thinning of epidermis.

Topical _____, narrow band UV-B and antimicrobials are the mainstay of rx for management of guttate psoriasis