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Psoriasis: Diagnosis & Treatment

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder that affects about 2% of the population. It is characterized by red, elevated plaques that are often overlaid with thick, silvery white scales. The most commonly affected areas are the elbows, knees, scalp, lower back, and genitalia. Some people have psoriasis on their hands and feet. Psoriasis treatments aim to interrupt the cycle that causes an increased production of skin cells, thereby reducing inflammation and plaque formation. Other treatments, especially those you apply to your skin (topical treatments), help remove scale and smooth the skin. Although doctors choose treatments based on the type and severity of psoriasis and the areas of skin affected, the traditional approach is to start with the mildest treatments — topical creams and ultraviolet light therapy (phototherapy) — and then progress to stronger ones if necessary. The goal is to find the most effective way to slow cell turnover with the......

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