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A woman's back, stricken with red splotches of psoriasis.

Psoriasis is a noncontagious chronic skin condition characterized by scaly patches of skin. It affects as many as 7.5 million people in the U.S. and 125 million people worldwide.

While there is no cure for psoriasis, there are many options available for treating the disease and keeping skin clear.

 

Psoriasis News

New Guidelines for Treating Psoriasis When Pregnant or Nursing

New Guidelines for Treating Psoriasis When Pregnant or Nursing

FRIDAY, Dec. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Topical treatment with moisturizers and emollients such as petroleum jelly should be the first line of therapy for treating psoriasis in pregnant and breast-feeding...

 
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