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Health Conditions
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Psoriasis
Introduction
We've all had itchy skin, but have you ever had itchy patches of raised, red, skin covered by a flaky, white buildup? This is the hallmark sign of a chronic skin condition known as psoriasis ("sore-I-ah-sis"), which affects more than 4.5 million adults in the United States. Psoriasis can be mild to debilitating, depending on what parts of the skin are affected and the severity of the disease. Psoriasis can also cause psychological distress due to self-consciousness. Read on to learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this skin condition.
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Last Updated: December 2007
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Introduction
