Phototherapy and Biologics for Psoriasis — Flashcards

Tildrakizumab is a monoclonal antibody indicated in moderate-to-severe _____

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

Which anti-bacterial drug is associated with exacerbation of psoriasis?_____

The scalp, elbows knees, lower back, and gluteal cleft are the commonest areas to be affected by _____ psoriasis.

The most provocative factor for pustular psoriasis is withdrawl of _____

_____ is a drug used in the treatment of psoriasis which acts by inhibiting CD6

_____ 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

_____ is associated with Auspitz sign, which is pinpoint bleeding when scale is picked off