Plaque Psoriasis (cont.)
Medical Author:
Gary W. Cole, MD, FAAD
Gary W. Cole, MD, FAADDr. Cole is board certified in dermatology. He obtained his BA degree in bacteriology, his MA degree in microbiology, and his MD at the University of California, Los Angeles. He trained in dermatology at the University of Oregon, where he completed his residency. Medical Editor:
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACRDr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaque Psoriasis Pictures
Media type: Photo Media file 2: Plaque psoriasis. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD. 
Media type: Photo Media file 3: Plaque psoriasis. Photo courtesy of University of British Columbia, Division of Dermatology. 
Media type: Photo Media file 4: Plaque psoriasis. Photo courtesy of University of British Columbia, Division of Dermatology. 
Media type: Photo Media file 5: Psoriasis on the palms. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD. 
Media type: Photo Media file 6: Plaque psoriasis with fissures, which are splits in the skin. Fissures usually occur where the skin bends (joints). The skin may bleed and is more susceptible to infection. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD. 
Media type: Photo Media file 7: Plaque psoriasis on the back. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD. 
Media type: Photo Media file 8: Severe plaque psoriasis. Note the classic red color and scales or plaque. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD. 
Media type: Photo Media file 9: Nail psoriasis. Note the classic pits and yellowish color in the nails. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD. 
Media type: Photo Media file 10: Psoriasis of the scalp. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD. 
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