Questions and Answers About Psoriasis
This booklet contains general information about psoriasis. It describes what psoriasis is, what causes it, and what the treatment options are. If you have further questions after reading this booklet, you may wish to discuss them with your ... [... more]
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Fast Facts About Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes scaling and swelling. Skin cells grow deep in the skin and slowly rise to the surface. This process is called cell turnover, and it takes about a month. With psoriasis, it can happen in just a few days ... [... more]
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Gene Which Causes Susceptibility to Psoriasis
Scientists partly funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases have identified a gene called PSORS1 that plays a role in determining who gets psoriasis. The researchers looked closely at genetic samples from ... [... more]
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