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Differential Diagnosis

Psoriasis Differential Diagnosis

Last updated: 27 November 2025

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MIMS Dermatology Honorary Editorial Advisory Board

Differential Diagnosis

Overview History and Physical Examination Diagnosis Management

Introduction Epidemiology Pathophysiology Risk Factors

Clinical Presentation History Physical Examination

Laboratory Tests and Ancillaries

Differential Diagnosis

Evaluation Principles of Therapy Pharmacological therapy Nonpharmacological

Monitoring Complications

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Overview History and Physical Examination Diagnosis Management

Introduction Epidemiology Pathophysiology Risk Factors

Clinical Presentation History Physical Examination

Laboratory Tests and Ancillaries

Differential Diagnosis

Evaluation Principles of Therapy Pharmacological therapy Nonpharmacological

Monitoring Complications

Differential Diagnosis

Conditions that present similarly with psoriasis, and therefore should be ruled out, include atopic dermatitis, lichen simplex chronicus, nummular eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and superficial fungal infections.

Psoriasis Differential Diagnosis

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