Psoriasis
Incidental findings Arthropathy
+ve signs Nail pitting/oncholysis, salmon pink plaques with silverly scales over extensor surfaces, scalp
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  • Subtypes of psoriasis: Chronic plaque, guttate, pustular, erythrodermic
  • Topical: Emollients / keratolytic agents (salicylates) / coal tar / topical steroids / calcipotriol
  • Systemic therapy: UVB, methotrexate, steroids
  • Types of arthritis: (i) asymetrical DIP joints (ii) arthritis mutilans (iii) asymemetrical oligoarthritis (iv) ankylosing spondylitis-like (v) RA-like