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- Pinpoint bleeding and exposure of a red, glossy surface when overlying scales are scraped off
- Seen in psoriasis
- Named after Austrian dermatologist Auspitz who is credited for the sign, but was first described by others before him (therefore is a misnomer)
References
- Bickley L, Hoekelman R. Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking. Philadephia, Pa: Lippincott; 2009.