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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adding to the list of possible health consequences from smoking, a large study suggests that smokers have an increased risk of developing the chronic skin ...

Smoking tied to higher psoriasis risk
on February 2, 2012 - 12:30pm
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Sufferers of psoriasis know the symptoms all too well -- dry, scaly skin, inflammation and lesions that can cause severe discomfort, as well as an unsightly skin appearance.

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The Psoriasis and Arthritis Connection
By Susan Cody HERWriter Guide on December 12, 2011 - 7:18pm
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Food plays important cultural and religious roles in most societies, so it's only natural it would take center stage for the holidays.

Holiday Foods that Help You Feel Better
By Lynette Summerill HERWriter on December 5, 2011 - 11:03pm
Psoriasis affects millions of people worldwide. Take our quiz to see if you know what to look out for.

Psoriasis: Take Our Quiz and Find Out What it is
on November 27, 2011 - 11:47pm
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High-density lipoprotein, or HDL, cholesterol is generally known as the “good” cholesterol.

Link Between Psoriasis and Heart Disease
By Mary Kyle HERWriter on November 23, 2011 - 3:15pm
Irritated by psoriasis? Take our quiz to learn how to manage this condition.

Psoriasis: Learn How to Control it, Take Our Quiz
on November 23, 2011 - 1:28pm
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Coal tar may perform at a par with tazarotene gel for stable plaque psoriasis. Aloe vera is applied to the skin.

Psoriasis: Symptoms, Treatments and Prevention
By EmpowHER on November 14, 2011 - 7:48am
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My boyfriend has it. Started as a small patch on back and has spread

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Is psorisis contageous
By Anonymous on November 9, 2011 - 9:18am
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Psoriasis is characterized by red scaly patches on the skin, but this autoimmune disease is more than skin deep.

Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis: Observational Studies
By Linda Fugate PhD HERWriter on October 25, 2011 - 6:33am
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What can you do for Psoriasis on your tongue? Maybe something I eat.
By Anonymous on October 24, 2011 - 9:48am

Psoriasis Definition

Definition

Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease. Knees, elbows, scalp, trunk, and nails are the most commonly affected areas. There are several types of psoriasis:

Plaque—inflamed patches of skin topped with silvery, white scales (most common type)
Guttate—small dot-like lesions
Pustular—weeping lesions and intense scaling
Inverse—in body folds (armpits, groin, under breasts)
Erythrodermic—intense sloughing and inflammation of the skin