Auspitz's Sign WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Auspitz's Sign
Auspitz's sign are spots of bleeding that occur when the scaly patches caused by psoriasis are removed. It is named after a 19th century dermatologist, Heinrich Auspitz.1 The spots of bleeding occur where capillaries are vertically present underneath the skin.2
Fast Facts:
- Psoriasis is a skin condition marked by red and scaly patches.2
- Psoriasis can also affect nails, scalp, and joints.2
- Psoriasis vulgaris is the most common form of psoriasis.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Wikipedia: Auspitz's Sign
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 About.com: What: Auspitz's Sign
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Nov. 12, 2009
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Auspitz Sign, Auspis's Sign
- Last update: Nov. 12, 2009
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