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Classic Psoriasis Plaque

From Heather Brannon, MD, About.com

Updated November 26, 2007

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Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that appears in many forms. The most common type of psoriasis is plaque psoriasis and this is a picture of a classic plaque. Note that the borders of the lesion are well-defined. The hallmark of plaque psoriasis is thick, silvery scales on a red base.
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