Dermatologists Urge Psoriasis Patients to Be Aware of Potential Link to Other Serious Diseases

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition characterized by raised, red, scaly, plaques that can itch, crack, and bleed. Psoriasis can be localized and affect only limited areas of the skin, such as the scalp or elbows, or it can involve the skin on the entire body. The condition can be painful, disfiguring and disabling. It is believed to occur due to an interaction of multiple genes, the immune system and the environment.

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