Which of the following terms is spelled correctly and has the correct meaning?
A)Tropical: medication applied to the skin to obtain a local effect
B)Vertiligo: nonpigmented, white patches on otherwise normal skin
C)Sclerderma: thickening and hardening of the skin
D)Psoriasis: rash characterized by itchy, red, flaky patches with silver scales
E)Rosashea: persistent erythematous rash of the central face

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Psoriasis is marked by itchy, flaky, red patches of skin of various sizes covered with white or silvery scales. It appears most commonly on the scalp, elbows, and knees. The etiology is unknown. Psoriasis is derived from the Greek meaning the itch.

Which of the Following Terms Is Spelled Correctly and Has