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Plaque psoriasisPlaque psoriasis Is the most common form of psoriasis It affect eighty to ninety percent of individuals with psoriasis. Flexural psoriasis
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| Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 March 2010 23:51 |







Psoriasis

Psoriasis is non-contagious disease that affects the skin and joints. It normally} causes red, scaly patches to show on the skin. The scaly patches caused by psoriasis, called psoriatic plaques are areas of inflammation and excessive skin production. Skin fast} accumulates at these sites and takes on a silvery-white appearance. Plaques often appear on the skin of the elbows and knees , but can affect any area including the scalp and genitals . to eczema psoriasis is more likely to be found on the extensor aspect of the joint. 10 to 15 percent of people with psoriasis have psoriatic arthritis. There are 4 psoriasis form the first is Plaque psoriasis.p>