What is Psoriasis and its symptoms? Psoriasis is the result of a rapid build-up of skin cells attributed to a chronic autoimmune condition. The possibilities of occurrence can be due to genetics and the immune system. Psoriasis symptoms differ between individuals and depend on the type of psoriasis inherited. Psoriasis can affect small patches like a few flakes on the scalp or elbow, or it can cover large portions of the body. Some of the more common symptoms of plaque psoriasis include inflamed patches of skin or silver-white scales on the red patches. Symptoms also include dry skin that may crack and bleed, patches that trigger soreness around them, and in some cases, swollen joints. These symptoms are not common to all. Some patients will experience an entirely different set of symptoms, depending on the type of psoriasis. Psoriasis is not contagious, and the skin condition cannot be passed from one person to another. Diagnosis and Cure An experienced psoriasis d...
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