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Chapter-10 Papulosquamous Disorders

BOOK TITLE: Essentials in Dermatology (with Multiple Choice Questions)

Author
1. Thappa Devinder M
ISBN
9788184485585
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10268_11
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
17
Author Affiliations
1. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry, India, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research Puducherry, India
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Abstract

Papulosquamous disorders comprising of the group of dermatoses with distinct morphologic features of scaly papules and plaques are frequently encountered by the practicing Dermatologist and some of these can cause a negative impact on the quality of life of those affected. The major entities discussed in this chapter include psoriasis, Reiter’s disease, lichen planus, lichen nitidus, pityriasis rosea, pityriasis rubra pilaris and erythroderma. Psoriasis and lichen planus are exemplified in much detail with photographs regarding their etiology, classification, clinical manifestations, differential diagnoses, histopathology and treatment. The treatment of these two conditions is discussed extensively from conventional to recent therapies with a concise table on biologics. The other conditions are described briefly emphasizing the salient features with clinical photographs.

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