Pronunciation:
plak • (noun)
Also Known As:
Eczema, discoid lupus erythematosis, lichen planus, paget's disease, pityriasis, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, tinea corporis, tinea versicolor.
Common Misspellings:
plak, plack
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Definition:
An elevated, solid, superficial lesion more than .5cm in diameter. A plaque differs from a nodule in it's height. A plaque tends to be flattened and a nodule is a "bump".
Related Terms
• Nodule
• Papule
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis is a red plaque in the hairline and around the nose.
Psoriasis
The classic form of psoriasis is plaque psoriasis. Find out more about all the forms of psoriasis - what they look like and how they are treated.
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