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    Take the Psoriasis Quiz

    Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that affects millions of Americans. It can affect people of any age, but it occurs mostly in young adults. It can also show up in people in their 50s. Find out more about this disease by taking this quiz.

    1. What happens to skin cells in a person with psoriasis?
    2. Which body parts are often affected by psoriasis?
    3. What is a health problem that also may occur with psoriasis?
    4. Psoriasis falls into which category of disease?
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    Online Medical Reviewer: Lehrer, Michael Stephen, MD
    Online Medical Reviewer: Southard, Chris, RN
    Online Medical Reviewer: Wojcik, Stacey, MBA, BSN
    Date Last Reviewed: 5/1/2023
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    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center

    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

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