Notes in 02_Psoriasis

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Psoriasis}} is a {{c2::chronic autoimmune condition that causes recurrent symptoms of plaques with silver-white scales}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Chronic Plaque Psoriasis}} {{c1::Most common in adults}} {{c1::Symmetric plaques with silver scales}} {{c1::Seen on extensor sur…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Guttate Psoriasis}} {{c1::Common in children after infection or stress}} {{c1::Small raised papules across the trunk and limbs}}…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Pustular Psoriasis}} {{c1::Pustules form under areas of erythematous skin}} {{c1::Can be generalised (emergency) or localised to…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Erythrodermic Psoriasis}} {{c1::Rare and severe form of psoriasis}} {{c1::Extensive erythematous inflamed areas covering most of…
Published	02/10/2024	Scores to Monitor Progress of Psoriasis is {{c1::Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Primary Care Treatment of Psoriasis {{c1::Emollients}} {{c1::Combination of topical steroids with topical vitamin D analogues (e.g. calcipotriol)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Secondary Care Treatment of Psoriasis {{c1::Optimisation of topical therapy}} {{c1::Oral retinoids (e.g. Acitretin)}}{{c1::Immunosuppression (e.g. Met…
Published	02/10/2024	Avoid {{c1::systemic steroids}} in treatment of Psoriasis as they can trigger severe withdrawal flare resulting in erythroderma
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