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Psoriasis : Tests

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Psoriasis
Your doctor will look at your skin. Diagnosis is usually based on what the skin looks like. Sometimes, a skin biopsy is done to rule out other possible conditions. If you have joint pain, your doctor may order x-rays.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 10, 2009
Psoriasis
A complete medical history and examination of the skin, nails, and scalp are the basis for a diagnosis of psoriasis. In some cases, a microscopic examination of skin cells is also performed. Blood tests can distinguish psoriatic arthritis from oth...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Psoriasis
A medical history and physical examination is the basis for a diagnosis of psoriasis. In some cases, a microscopic examination of skin cells is also performed. Blood tests can distinguish psoriatic arthritis from other types of arthritis.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Psoriasis
A complete medical history and examination of the skin, nails, and scalp are the basis for a diagnosis of psoriasis. In some cases, a microscopic examination of skin cells is also performed. Blood tests can distinguish psoriatic arthritis from oth...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health

Specific Tests Articles

Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical examination includes: Inspection (looking at the body; Palpation (feeling the body with hands; Auscultation (listening to sounds; Percussion (producing sounds.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Skin self-exam
Skin self-exam means checking your own skin regularly for any abnormal growths or unusual changes. This helps you detect and get treatment for skin cancer or other skin problems as early as possible.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 5, 2008
Skin Self-Examination
Detailed information on skin self-examination, including the importance of skin self-examination in skin cancer prevention and a step-by-step guide
Source:StayWell
ESR
ESR stands for erythrocyte sedimentation rate. It is a test that indirectly measures how much inflammation is in the body. However, it rarely leads directly to a specific diagnosis.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 7, 2009
Sedimentation Rate Test
The sedimentation rate test, also called the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) or sed rate test, measures the speed at which the red blood cells (erythrocytes or RBCs) separate from the liquid part of the blood (plasma) and settle to the bottom in a tube of anticoagulated blood.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), or sedimentation rate (sed rate), is a measure of the settling of red blood cells in a tube of blood during one hour. The rate is an indication of inflammation and increases in many diseases.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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