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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?
5. What can make psoriasis worse?
6. Itching is a common symptom of psoriasis (and other skin disorders). Which of these suggestions can help relieve the itching?
7. Psoriasis can interfere with quality of life. In what way?
8. How is psoriasis treated?
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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