Question 1.5
Question 1.5:
Which one of the following is NOT Psoriasis?
- Tinea corporis ("ringworm") is a superficial fungal skin infection that affects any part of the body except hands, feet, scalp, face, groin, and nails
- It is characterised by itchy ring-shaped lesions with central hypopigmentation and a peripheral scaly red rim (ringworm)
- Over time, multiple lesions may develop and coalesce forming a polycyclic pattern
- Distribution of lesions is usually asymmetrical
- Psoriasis is characterised by clearly defined, red, scaly patches of skin
- Other features may include nail pitting and onycholysis
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