Scalp psoriasis
Severe exudative and hyperkeratotic psoriasis in the scalp, ears and retroauricular areas
Keywords: 15 years, Adolescent, Background erythema, Chronic inflammatory skin condition, Clinical image, Ear, Exudate, Female, Hairline, Maori ethnicity, Scalp, Severe hyperkeratotic plaque psoriasis, Silvery sheen, Skin of colour, Thick grey-white scale
What is scalp psoriasis?
Scalp psoriasis is a skin condition characterised by red, thickened, well-demarcated patches or plaques with overlying silvery-white scales, affecting part or all of the scalp.
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