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Principles of Diagnosis: The Many Faces of Psoriasis...Is It Psoriasis?

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Nov 2020
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What You'll Learn

Psoriasis has many variants often encountered in clinical practice and can challenge even the most experienced clinician. While psoriasis is primarily a clinical diagnosis, the role of the skin biopsy will be discussed. Clinical mimickers and careful examination is mandatory for accurate diagnosis. Mimickers of psoriasis will also be described.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the clinical presentation of psoriasis variants as well as psoriasis in different skin types.
  • Analyze the specific management challenges associated with these clinical variants.
  • Detect how to differentiate psoriasis from other skin conditions, such as eczema, contact dermatitis, nummular dermatitis, and mycosis fungoides.
  • Summarize triggers and the disease's natural history as aids in correct diagnosis.

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Psoriasis has many variants often encountered in clinical practice and can challenge even the most experienced clinician. While psoriasis is primarily a clinical diagnosis, the role of the skin biopsy will be discussed. Clinical mimickers and careful examination is mandatory for accurate diagnosis. Mimickers of psoriasis will also be described.

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