Psoriasis – Friday Pop Quiz 02/05
What is the most likely diagnosis in this 16-year-old patient who developed this generalized eruption two weeks after onset of a sore throat due to strep infection?
A. Psoriasis
B. Pityriasis rosea
C. Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
D. Contact dermatitis
E. Lichen planus
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
Brought to you by our brand partner D …
What is the most likely diagnosis in this 16-year-old patient who developed this generalized eruption two weeks after onset of a sore throat due to strep infection?
A. Psoriasis
B. Pityriasis rosea
C. Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
D. Contact dermatitis
E. Lichen planus
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
Brought to you by our brand partner D … 
As part of the recent 2020 Integrative Dermatology Symposium, Dr. Jason Hawkes, Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at UC Davis, provided a fantastically comprehensive primer on the management of psoriasis in the COVID-19 era. Read on for important treatment recommendations and insights to improve your clinical practice!
As an introduction, Dr. Hawkes emphasized that psoriasis remains a … 
The December issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology focuses on a variety of topics ranging from plaque psoriasis and infantile hemangioma to suturing wounds under tension and cannabinoid gel on sensitive dry skin. And an incredible line-up of articles to finish 2020 strong! Straight from the JDD Editor’s desk, we share this month’s issue highlights:
Oxytocin Levels Inversely Correla … 
The hyperproliferative epithelium of this mature psoriasis plaque is associated with increased expression of which keratin(s)?
A. K1, K10
B. K5, K14
C. K6, K16
D. K17
E. K2e
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review. A product of SanovaWorks.
… 
Psoriasis involves a complex inflammatory cascade mediated by various cytokine effectors. Over the past fifteen years, treatment options have evolved to include biologic medications that provide targeted inhibition of various pathways. IL-23 has emerged as an important inflammatory cytokine in the pathogenesis of psoriasis. We continue our series, Therapeutic Cheat Sheet, with a closer look at IL- … 