Psoriasis, Isomorphic Phenomenon, Koebner Phenomenon - DermAtlas

Contributor

Will Sorey, MD

Diagnosis

psoriasis isomorphic phenomenon koebner phenomenon

Body Site

forearm

Age

16 years

Pigmentation

medium

Organization

linear

Color

red

Morphology

papulosquamous (bump, scale)

Pattern

asymmetric

Comments

This adolescent firl developed red scaly plaques on her arms, legs, ears, and scalp. Note the linear isomorphic or koebner phenomenon with the "five finger" distribution. This case was prepared by Kylie Shafer, pediatric resident at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Description

round and linear red plaques with overlying silvery scale

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5/21/2003 16:32:22

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