[Psoriasis. Clinical cutaneous aspects].
PREDOMINANT FEATURES: Psoriasis is a frequent inflammatory dermatosis. All age groups are involved. The typical lesion is a well-limited erythemato-squamaous non-pruriginous lesion. All skin areas may be involved but each individual has preferential zones.


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This chronic condition progresses by acute flare-ups which occur at variable frequency and with variable intensity.
Although psoriasis is a benign dermatosis, the psychosocial impact must not be overlooked. Life-threatening forms do occur (generalized or erythrodermic pustulous psoriasis).
HIV serology would be advisable if sudden aggravation occurs in a patient with no known triggering factor. Late onset psoriasis in a patient with no familial history or particular risk factors may also suggest possible HIV infection.
Service de Dermatologie, Hôpital de l'Archet, Nice.
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D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000473:pathology; D003873:Dermatitis, Exfoliative / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology
Psoriasis. Aspects cliniques cutanés.