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Skin: Psoriasis (Red, Scaly Patches)

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Skin: Psoriasis (Red, Scaly Patches)

ID 3683

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes skin cells to grow to quickly. The result is thick, white, silvery or scaly patches of skin.

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