Psoriasis (cont.)
Medical Author:
Harvey Lui, MD, FRCPC
Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Psoriasis Pictures
Media type: Photo Media file 2: Pustular psoriasis. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD. 
Media type: Photo Media file 3: Nail psoriasis. Note the classic pits and yellowish color in the nails. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD. 
Media type: Photo Media file 4: Plaque psoriasis on the elbow. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD. 
Media type: Photo Media file 5: Plaque psoriasis. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD. 
Media type: Photo Media file 6: Plaque psoriasis. Photo courtesy of University of British Columbia, Department of Dermatology and Skin Science. 
Media type: Photo Media file 7: Plaque psoriasis. Photo courtesy of University of British Columbia, Department of Dermatology and Skin Science. 
Media type: Photo Media file 8: Psoriasis on the palms. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD. 
Media type: Photo Media file 9: 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 10: Plaque psoriasis on the back. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD. 
Media type: Photo Media file 11: Severe plaque psoriasis. Note the classic red color and scales or plaque. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD. 
Media type: Photo Media file 12: Psoriasis of the scalp. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD. 
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