Psoriasis (cont.)

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Medical Author:

Harvey Lui, MD, FRCPC

Medical Editor:

Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor

Melissa 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.

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Psoriasis Pictures

Media file 1: Guttate psoriasis. Red drop-like lesions are found on the skin. This type of psoriasis usually occurs after a streptococcal (bacterial) infection. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD.

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Media file 2: Pustular psoriasis. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD.

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Media file 3: Nail psoriasis. Note the classic pits and yellowish color in the nails. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD.

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Media file 4: Plaque psoriasis on the elbow. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD.

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Media file 5: Plaque psoriasis. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD.

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Media file 6: Plaque psoriasis. Photo courtesy of University of British Columbia, Department of Dermatology and Skin Science.

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Media file 7: Plaque psoriasis. Photo courtesy of University of British Columbia, Department of Dermatology and Skin Science.

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Media file 8: Psoriasis on the palms. Image courtesy of Hon Pak, MD.

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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.