Diagnosis: Psoriasis coloured skin
Description: Thick psoriasis plaques on the shins and knees
Morphology: Red,scaly
Site: Knee
Sex: M
Age: 45
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Ian McColl
Differential Diagnosis
History:
With psoriasis in darker coloured skin the erythema is less obvious as in these images. Scaling can still be significant and the distribution of psoriasis remains the same. UV is less effective treatment and much higher doses are required if it is used.