Cover flake

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Whitish or silvery, central firmly adherent scaling that covers a maculo-papular efflorescence completely or to a large extent. The oblade-shaped cover scale is based on a parakeratotic keratinization mechanism. Characteristic for pityriasis lichenoides chronica, but also for exudative psoriasis vulgaris.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020