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== What is Auspitz sign? == | == What is Auspitz sign? == | ||
Auspitz sign is seen in psoriasis which is described as pinpoint bleeding on removal of psoriatic plaques. | Auspitz sign is seen in psoriasis which is described as small or pinpoint bleeding points on removal of psoriatic plaques. | ||
== What is Grattage test? == | == What is Grattage test? == | ||
Revision as of 19:54, 5 March 2022
What is Auspitz sign?
Auspitz sign is seen in psoriasis which is described as small or pinpoint bleeding points on removal of psoriatic plaques.
What is Grattage test?
Grattage test - Test by which Auspitz sign is elicited is called as Grattage test.
What are the conditions in which Auspitz sign is seen?
| Auspitz sign positive | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psoriasis | |
| 2 | Darier’s disease | |
| 3 | Actinic keratosis |