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Why is it so hard to get scalp plaque psoriasis diagnosed?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

I don't know why?: I find it easy to diagnose, because most pts have minimal psoriasis elsewhere. Plaque psoriasis is quite different from other scalp dermatites. But the scalp must be examined or it will not be found!

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 4/19/2019

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