A friend has silver-colored scales of skin along the junction between her scalp and facial skin, as well as red raised patches of thickened skin on her elbows, on her belly button, and her lower back. These raised areas are covered with a silvery scale. Which of the following skin conditions most closely matches her findings?

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Psoriasis is a common skin disease that is found in the skin distribution described in the question. Its lesions consist of raised red patches of skin, covered by a white or silver-colored scale. Pitting of the fingernails is another characteristic finding.

A Friend Has Silver-Colored Scales of Skin Along the Junction