Psoriasis

ICD-10 Code L40
Category Autoimmune

Psoriasis

Definition

An autoimmune condition characterized by red, well-delineated plaques with silvery scales that are usually on the extensor surfaces and scalp. They can occasionally present with these manifestations: pustules; erythema and scaling in intertriginous areas, and erythroderma, that are often distributed on extensor surfaces and scalp.

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Integumental system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Skin of body Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Acitretin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Anthralin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Betamethasone may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Calcipotriene may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Calcitriol may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Cholecalciferol may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Cyclosporine may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Guselkumab may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Hydroxyurea may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Methotrexate may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Methoxsalen may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Mycophenolate mofetil may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Mycophenolic Acid may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Risankizumab may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Salicylic Acid may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Tazarotene may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Thioguanine may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Tildrakizumab may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Ustekinumab may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)