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Doctordle #61
Silvery plaques on extensor skin
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-05-31. It presents "Silvery plaques on extensor skin" as a Easy Dermatology puzzle. The final answer is Psoriasis.
Answer
Psoriasis
Source
Topic pages verified on 2026-07-11
Information summarized from MedlinePlus.gov. MedlinePlus does not endorse Doctordle.
Six clues
Clue 1
A 29-year-old has itchy, well-defined patches on both elbows.
Clue 2
The patches are red with a silvery scale.
Clue 3
Similar plaques appear on the knees and scalp.
Clue 4
Symptoms tend to flare and calm rather than disappear forever.
Clue 5
The fictional case points to an immune-related skin condition.
Clue 6
The answer often forms plaques rather than small pimples.
Plain-language explanation
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that can cause thick, scaly patches, often on areas such as elbows, knees, and scalp. This clue set uses a classic plaque pattern for puzzle play.
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