UWORLD PAPULOSQUAMOUS DISORDERS
BOARD EVALUATION 2026 GUARANTEED
PASS ANSWERS GRADED A+
● what is psoriasis. Answer: chronic inflammatory condition, epidermal
proliferation that results in thickened stratum corneum
● what is the hallmark sign of psoriasis. Answer: well demarcated
erythematous plaque with silvery scale
● What is the percentage you will have psoriasis if it runs in your family.
Answer: 30-50% chance
● who does psoriasis affect and what is the onset like?. Answer: all ages,
onset in 30s, gradual onset but can be sudden
● what type of infections cause guttate psoriasis or worsen existing
psoriasis. Answer: streptococcal
● name three drugs that can cause psoriasis flaring. Answer: NSAIDS,
lithium, beta blockers
, ● what comorbidities can contribute to psoriasis. Answer: obesity,
diabetes, hypertension
● what is the koebner phenomenon. Answer: skin trauma may aggravate
condition, surgery scar
● what surfaces does psoriasis normally affect. Answer: extensor
surfaces, outside elbow and front of knee as well as scalp
● signs and symptoms are psoriasis. Answer: well defined erythematous
plaque with silvery scales, plaques may fissure and bleed, causes
pruritis, pain and arthraligias (joint pain)
● Nail psoriasis. Answer: pitting on the nail bed, not to be confused with
nail fungus
● guttate psoriasis. Answer: multiple small plaques throughout the body,
triggered by strep infection, recent history of URI will support diagnosis
● pustular psoriasis. Answer: common on hands and feet, culture to rule
out infection
● palmar/plantar psoriasis. Answer: palms and soles
BOARD EVALUATION 2026 GUARANTEED
PASS ANSWERS GRADED A+
● what is psoriasis. Answer: chronic inflammatory condition, epidermal
proliferation that results in thickened stratum corneum
● what is the hallmark sign of psoriasis. Answer: well demarcated
erythematous plaque with silvery scale
● What is the percentage you will have psoriasis if it runs in your family.
Answer: 30-50% chance
● who does psoriasis affect and what is the onset like?. Answer: all ages,
onset in 30s, gradual onset but can be sudden
● what type of infections cause guttate psoriasis or worsen existing
psoriasis. Answer: streptococcal
● name three drugs that can cause psoriasis flaring. Answer: NSAIDS,
lithium, beta blockers
, ● what comorbidities can contribute to psoriasis. Answer: obesity,
diabetes, hypertension
● what is the koebner phenomenon. Answer: skin trauma may aggravate
condition, surgery scar
● what surfaces does psoriasis normally affect. Answer: extensor
surfaces, outside elbow and front of knee as well as scalp
● signs and symptoms are psoriasis. Answer: well defined erythematous
plaque with silvery scales, plaques may fissure and bleed, causes
pruritis, pain and arthraligias (joint pain)
● Nail psoriasis. Answer: pitting on the nail bed, not to be confused with
nail fungus
● guttate psoriasis. Answer: multiple small plaques throughout the body,
triggered by strep infection, recent history of URI will support diagnosis
● pustular psoriasis. Answer: common on hands and feet, culture to rule
out infection
● palmar/plantar psoriasis. Answer: palms and soles
