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Dr blackwelder said in a reply, "please be aware psoriasis can be more serious than just a skin problem" how can it be more serious?
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See details: It can cause an inflammatory arthritis and significant back pain. Generalized skin involvement may carry a higher infection risk.
Answered 1/16/2014
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