Question 5

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Question 5
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Question 5
A chronic, inflammatory skin disorder characterized by silvery-white scaly plaques or patches with defined borders and reddened skin is called:

Option A
ichthyosis

Option B
pediculosis

Option C
psoriasis

Option D
xerosis

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

Option C: psoriasis.

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that results in silvery-white scaly plaques or patches on reddened skin.