This is central obesity in a man with extensive plaque psoriasis. A plaque is a solid plateau-like elevation that occupies a relatively large surface area in comparison with its height above the normal skin level and has a diameter larger than 0.5 cm. Plaques are further characterized by their size, shape, color, and surface change. The risk of psoriasis increases with obesity and psoriasis has been shown to be related to chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Usatine RP, Smith MA, Chumley HS, Mayeaux EJ, Jr.. Chapter 224. Obesity. In: Usatine RP, Smith MA, Chumley HS, Mayeaux EJ, Jr.. eds. The Color Atlas of Family Medicine, 2e. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2013. http://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com.ezp-prod1.hul.harvard.edu/content.aspx?bookid=685&Sectionid=45361301. Accessed March 7, 2015.
This is central obesity in a man with extensive plaque psoriasis. A plaque is a solid plateau-like elevation that occupies a relatively large surface area in comparison with its height above the normal skin level and has a diameter larger than 0.5 cm. Plaques are further characterized by their size, shape, color, and surface change. The risk of psoriasis increases with obesity and psoriasis has been shown to be related to chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
ReplyDeleteUsatine RP, Smith MA, Chumley HS, Mayeaux EJ, Jr.. Chapter 224. Obesity. In: Usatine RP, Smith MA, Chumley HS, Mayeaux EJ, Jr.. eds. The Color Atlas of Family Medicine, 2e. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2013. http://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com.ezp-prod1.hul.harvard.edu/content.aspx?bookid=685&Sectionid=45361301. Accessed March 7, 2015.