A chronic skin condition producing red lesions covered with silvery scales isSelect one:a.psoriasis.b.scabies.c.impetigo.d.cellulitis.

A chronic skin disease in which cells in the epidermis divide seven times more frequently than normal, resulting in the formation of bright red patches covered with silvery scales, is called .

Berikut ini pernyataan terkait psoriasis (1)Psoriasis tidak membahayakan jiwa, namun dapat mempengaruhi pekerjaan, kehidupan pribadi, dan kualitas hidup pasien; (2)Penyakit peradangan kulit menahun; (3)Penyakit ditandai dengan ruam memerah, kulit terkelupas, menebal, kering bersisik; (4)Sifatnya kronis dan sering kambuh, pasien psoriasis cenderung membutuhkan pengobatan jangka panjang. Dari pernyataan-pernyataan diatas, jawaban yang benar adalah...Select one:a. Poin 1, 2 dan 3b. Hanya 1 dan 2c. Benar semuad. Hanya 2 dan 4e. Hanya 1 dan 4

VI. Explain pathology of the skin

List two skin problems and their causes.

A 42-year-old man comes to the office due to worsening skin lesions.  Three months ago, he noticed scaly patches on his elbows, which rapidly progressed in size and number to involve other body areas.  The lesions are not painful but are mildly pruritic.  The patient also has had stiffness and pain of the hand joints bilaterally for the past 2 weeks.  He has never had similar skin lesions and has no medical conditions other than genital herpes, for which he takes daily suppressive antiviral therapy.  The patient occasionally drinks alcohol but does not use tobacco or recreational drugs.  Temperature is 37.1 C (98.7 F), blood pressure is 130/80 mm Hg, and pulse is 80/min.  Skin examination shows large, erythematous plaques covered by thick, adherent, silvery-white scales on the elbows, knees, torso, and scalp.  When the scales are removed, pinpoint areas of hemorrhage can be observed.  In addition to treating the skin lesions, which of the following diagnostic studies is most appropriate in management of this patient?