Skin/Papulosquamous Diseases

Objectives

Definition
- List at least 5 conditions with papulosquamous lesions.
Psoriasis
- Discuss at least 5 clinical presentations of psoriasis.
- List 5 presentations of psoriatic arthritis.
- List 3 aggravating factors of psoriasis.
- List 5 side effects of topical steroids.
- Discuss the treatment of psoriasis.
Lichen planus
- List the 5 "P's" of lichen planus - pruritic, purple, planar, polygonal, papules
- List 3 drugs that may cause lichen planus.
- Discuss the clinical manifestations of lichen planus.
- Discuss treatment of lichen planus.
Pityriasis rosea
- Discuss the clinical appearance of pityriasis rosea.
- Give a differential diagnosis for pityriasis rosea.