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What Does Psoriasis In Scalp Mean?
Question: what is Psoriasis in scalp?
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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterised by well defined raised red elevated lesions covered by thick silvery scales. Apart from scalp, it may involve trunk, extremities, nails and joints.
If the lesions are limited to scalp, these should be differentiated from those of seborrheic dermatitis which is characterised by thick greasy pale yellow scales and red itchy scalp.
Hope that answers your query. Should there be any other doubt regarding psoriasis, feel free to write back.
Thanks for writing to us.
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterised by well defined raised red elevated lesions covered by thick silvery scales. Apart from scalp, it may involve trunk, extremities, nails and joints.
If the lesions are limited to scalp, these should be differentiated from those of seborrheic dermatitis which is characterised by thick greasy pale yellow scales and red itchy scalp.
Hope that answers your query. Should there be any other doubt regarding psoriasis, feel free to write back.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
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