A common chronic skin disorder characterized by circumscribed, salmon-red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery scales that are the result of excessive development of epithelial cells is:
A) impetigo.
B) alopecia.
C) psoriasis.
D) vitiligo.

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The description fits the symptoms of psoriasis, which is a chronic skin disorder characterized by raised patches of red, scaly skin. It is caused by the rapid production of skin cells and is typically treated with topical creams or light therapy. Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection, alopecia is a hair loss disorder, and vitiligo is a skin condition in which the skin loses color.

A Common Chronic Skin Disorder Characterized by Circumscribed, Salmon-Red Patches