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Psoriasis
An autoimmune disease that causes itchy, thickened, skin lesions on the skin, nail changes, and occasionally joint arthritis. It is not contagious.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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