ICD-11 classes
14 Diseases of the skin
Inflammatory dermatoses
Papulosquamous dermatoses
EA90 — Psoriasis
EA90.0 — Plaque psoriasis

ICD-11 EA90.0 — Plaque psoriasis

The commonest form of psoriasis, which manifests as well-defined red, scaly plaques on the skin. Typical sites of initial involvement are the scalp, the extensor surfaces of the elbows and knees, the lower back and the shins. In severe disease a majority of the skin surface may be involved.

The diagnosis includes nothing.

The diagnosis excludes nothing.

It has no clarifying diagnoses.