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Up to 7.5 million Americans have psoriasis. |
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It’s a chronic immune disease that appears on the skin. See “Inside & Out” to your right, for more. |
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Yes, dry air, decreased sunlight exposure and colder temperatures can contribute to psoriasis flare-ups during winter. |
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There is no cure for psoriasis, but there are a number of treatment options. |
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It can be mild, moderate or severe. The National Psoriasis Foundation considers mild psoriasis as affecting less than 3% of the body, 3-10% is considered to be moderate, and more than 10% is considered severe. |
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Psoriasis triggers vary from person to person, and can include stress, injury to skin, some types of infection, and certain medications. |
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About 1 out of 3 people with psoriasis report having a relative with the disease. Talk to your doctor about your genetic history. |
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No, it's not |
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