See also:
     Psoriatic arthritis
     Arthritis
     Joint/limb pain Ddx
     Skin conditions
Hx
     Arthritis (pain in IP joints of both hands)
PE
     Scaly, salmon-pink plaques and papules covered by silvery scales
     Most common sites are extensor surfaces, including:
          Elbows
          Knees
          Scalp
          Back
     Pitting of nails may be present
Workup
     RF, ANA, ESR
     CBC
     XR-hands
     XR-pelvis/sacroiliac joints
     Uric acid

 

Treatment of scalp psoriasis

     Sebcur tar shampoo on a daily basis and Diprosalic scalp lotion.

 

Treatment of facial psoriasis

     Protopic ointment

 

Treatment of body psoriasis

     Dovonex with Dermovate ointment twice daily

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Dr. Kwinter is a Cayman Family Doctor. He runs a Family Medicine Clinic at Cayman Medical in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.