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TODAY'S FEATURE ARTICLE:

Thursday September 2, 2010

Researchers receive largest single collection of psoriasis DNA samples

A disabling and disfiguring disease of the immune system that appears on the skin, psoriasis is the most common autoimmune disease in the country, affecting as many as 7.5 million Americans, yet it is one of the most under–researched. Up to 30 percent of people with psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis, a related joint disease. ... Click Here to Read More
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Overview

What Is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a chronic, genetic, noncontagious skin disorder that appears in many different forms and can affect any part of the body, including the nails and scalp...

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Types/Symptoms

How Is Psoriasis Diagnosed?

Occasionally, doctors may find it difficult to diagnose psoriasis, because it often looks like other skin diseases. There are several forms of psoriasis...

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Topical Treatments

Treatments applied directly to the skin may improve its condition. Doctors find that some patients respond well to a variety of ointment or skin creams...

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Prevention/Coping

A Guide to Psoriasis Triggers

Psoriasis is not contagious - no one can "catch" it from another person. Because of their genes, certain people are more likely to develop it and a "trigger" is usually necessary...

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Promising Areas of Psoriasis Research

Participants in clinical trials can play a more active role in their own health care, gain access to new research treatments before they are widely available, and help others...

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We've gathered together many internet links to get you to the information you need on urinary incontinence programs, services and research...

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