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• 35 Years
• 29/04/2022

what is psoriasis disease

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 5+ Yrs

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Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes red, itchy scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp.

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