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Chronic, systemic inflammatory disease characterized by pruritic plaques and scales; T-lymphocyte mediated.
psoriasis
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Most common immune-meduiated inflammatory disease in North America and Europe affecting males and females equally.
Psoriasis
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When is the majority age of onset of psoriasis?
before the age of 40
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What are the two peak ages of psoriasis?
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What are some internal factors in the etiology of psoriasis?
- -familial tendencies (i.e. monozygotic twins)
- -PSORS1 gene
- -IL-23 gene
- -TNF-alpha gene
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Acrodermatitis of Hallopeau
pustule with red scaly base on the ends of fingertips and toes
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Erythrodermic psoriasis
bright red skin, extreme itchiness, and the appearance of a burn
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Pustular
red, swollen, pus filled bumps
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Guttate
small red spots, on trunk arms and legs
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Plaque psoriasis
most common, red, white, scaly patches
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