Diagnosis: Psoriasis coloured skin
Description: Less redness than usual on darker coloured skin.
Morphology: Red,scaly
Site: Chest
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.