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

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

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

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