Which term is described as a chronic skin condition with inflammation and white scaly patches?

• A. Psoriasis
• B. Scabies
• C. Influenza
• D. Metastasis

Answer: (A)

Chronic inflammatory skin condition with white, scaly patches is psoriasis. It’s an autoimmune-related disease that causes skin cells to grow rapidly, leading to thick red plaques topped with silvery scales. These patches are typically well-defined and can appear on elbows, knees, scalp, and lower back. It tends to be long-lasting with flare-ups, and it’s not contagious.

The other options don’t fit: scabies causes intense itching and small red bumps from mites, not white scales; influenza is a viral respiratory illness; metastasis refers to cancer spreading to other parts of the body.