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Psoriasis has common and uncommon presentations, with varying distribution and local features. A patient may have more than one type of psoriasis at the same or different times. The main characteristics of psoriatic lesions are symmetrical distribution, well-demarcated morphology, scaling and persisten ce.
For each of the sixteen cases, study the image(s) and then answer the questions. You can click on the image to view a larger version if required.
Each case should take approximately 2 minutes to complete. There is a list of suggested further reading material at the end of the quiz.
What kind of psoriasis does this patient have?
Nail psoriasis
What are the features?
Nail dystrophy affects a third of patients with psoriasis and results in pitting, onycholysis, subungual hyperkeratosis, thickening and irregular ridging.
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