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Learn about psoriasisAbout Psoriasis

Learn more about the different types of psoriasis, levels of severity, specific locations, psoriasis triggers, conception and pregnancy, and living a healthy lifestyle with psoriasis.
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Psoriasis treatmentsPsoriasis Treatments

Topical treatments, phototherapy, systemic medications and biologics—there are many ways to treat psoriasis, including complementary and alternative approaches.
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Psoriasis and related conditionsRelated Health Conditions

Psoriasis occurs with a range of other serious health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and depression.
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Science of PsoriasisThe Science of Psoriasis

It is not known exactly what causes psoriasis but it is believed that genes and an environmental trigger play a role.
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