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Hyperkeratotic psoriasis extending from the scalp to the forehead - note the distinct defined border
Keywords: Chronic inflammatory skin condition, Female, Forehead, Hairline, Hyperkeratotic scale with silvery sheen, Plaque psoriasis, Scalp, Well-demarcated erythematous plaques
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.
© Dr Richard Ashton
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