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Causes of psoriasis (part 3)

Causes of psoriasis (part 3)

Psoriasis is thought to be an immune system problem that causes skin cells to grow faster than usual. In the most common type of psoriasis, known as plaque psoriasis, this rapid tu...

 Aug. 17
Other signs of psoriasis (part 2)

Other signs of psoriasis (part 2)

• Plaque psoriasis: The most common type of psoriasis, plaque psoriasis causes dry, itchy, raised skin patches (plaques) covered with scales. There may be few or many. They usually appear on the elbows, knees, lower back and scalp. The patches vary in color, depending on ski...

 Aug. 16

Psoriasis, its symptoms (part 1)

Psoriasis, its symptoms (part 1) Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes a rash with itchy, scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp.Psoriasis is a common, long-term (chronic) disease wit...

Aug. 15

Other treatment for anemia (part 8)

Other treatment for anemia (part 8) •    Aplastic anemia: Treatment for this anemia can include blood transfusions to boost levels of red blood cells. You might need a bone marrow transplant if your bo...

Aug. 13