K.B. is a 40-year-old white female with a 5-year history of psoriasis. She has scheduled an
appointment with her dermatologist due to another relapse of psoriasis. This is her third flare-up
since a definitive diagnosis was made. This outbreak of plaque psoriasis is generalized and
involves large regions on the arms, legs, elbows, knees, abdomen, scalp, and groin. K.B. was
diagnosed with limited plaque-type psoriasis at age 35 and initially responded well to topical
treatment with high-potency corticosteroids. She has been in remission for 18 months. Until now,
lesions have been confined to small regions on the elbows and lower legs.
Case Study Questions
1. Name the most common triggers for psoriasis and explain the different clinical types.
2. There are several types of treatments for psoriasis, explain the different types and indicate
which would be the most appropriate approach to treat this relapse episode for K.B. Also
include non-pharmacological options and recommendations.
3. Included in question 2
4. A medication review and reconciliation are always important in all patient, describe and
specify why in this particular case is important to know what medications the patient is
taking?
5. What others manifestation could present a patient with Psoriasis?
K.B. is a 40-year-old white female with a 5-year history of psoriasis. She has scheduled an
appointment with her dermatologist due to another relapse of psoriasis. This is her third flare-up
since a definitive diagnosis was made. This outbreak of plaque psoriasis is generalized and
involves large regions on the arms, legs, elbows, knees, abdomen, scalp, and groin. K.B. was
diagnosed with limited plaque-type psoriasis at age 35 and initially responded well to topical
treatment with high-potency corticosteroids. She has been in remission for 18 months. Until now,
lesions have been confined to small regions on the elbows and lower legs.
Case Study Questions
1. Name the most common triggers for psoriasis and explain the different clinical types.
2. There are several types of treatments for psoriasis, explain the different types and indicate
which would be the most appropriate approach to treat this relapse episode for K.B. Also
include non-pharmacological options and recommendations.
3. Included in question 2
4. A medication review and reconciliation are always important in all patient, describe and
specify why in this particular case is important to know what medications the patient is
taking?
5. What others manifestation could present a patient with Psoriasis?