Scalp psoriasis: Clinical features and assessment

William Tuong; April W. Armstrong

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-19530-8_15

Scalp psoriasis: Clinical features and assessment

William Tuong, April W. Armstrong

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Abstract

Many patients with psoriasis have scalp lesions as well. Progressive disease may lead to worsening quality of life. Specifi c clinical features of scalp psoriasis may help differentiate it from other dermatological diseases, such as seborrheic dermatitis. Several clinical assessment tools have been developed to help dermatologist ascertain severity of scalp disease.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Psoriatic Arthritis and Psoriasis: Pathology and Clinical Aspects
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	139-141
Number of pages	3
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319195308
ISBN (Print)	9783319195292
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-19530-8_15
State	Published - Jan 1 2016
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Clinical assessment
Clinical features
Differential diagnosis
Psoriasis
Scalp

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Medicine(all)

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