Psoriasis—Signs And Symptoms Of The Skin Condition

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PsoriasisSigns And Symptoms Of The Skin
Condition
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• Psoriasis is one of the most common of skin
  conditions. It speeds up the life cycle of skin
  cells and causes them to build up on the skins
  surface. This results in red patches and scales
  on the skin that are itchy and painful.

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• Though a chronic disease, there is no cure for
  psoriasis. The flares come and go however, they
  can be managed through moisturizing the skin
  regularly, managing stress and quitting
  health-damaging habits, such as smoking, alcohol,
  etc.

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• You may have psoriasis if you see

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• Red patches on your skin that are covered with
  silvery scales

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• Tiny scaling spots

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• Extremely dry skin that often bleeds

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• Rigged or thickened nails

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• Stiff and swollen joints

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• If you are suffering from any of these signs,
  please get in touch with your dermatologist as
  soon as possible. If youre in NJ, head over to
  The Dermatology Clinic as they offer laser
  treatment for psoriasis.