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Small plaque psoriasis in the scalp showing teepee sign

Scalp psoriasis

Small plaque psoriasis in the scalp showing teepee sign  (SPs-patient1)


Keywords: Bleeding, Chronic inflammatory skin condition, Male, Pyramidal tufts, Scalp, Silver scales, Small regular erythematous plaques, Teepee sign



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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