Section : Skin Conditions

Psoriasis: Auspitz Sign

  • By removing the scale on the surface of the lesion, bleeding happens.
  • The pinpoint bleeding comes from the rupturing of small vessels.
  • These small vessels are located in the dermal papillae which are elongated in psoriasis (papillomatosis).

Auspitz Sign in Psoriasis


Category : Auspitz Sign - Modifie le 05.25.2010Category : psoriasis - Modifie le 05.25.2010Category : Signe de la Rosée Sanglante - Modifie le 05.25.2010