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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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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: It can cause an inflammatory arthritis and significant back pain. Generalized skin involvement may carry a higher infection risk.

Dr Chiu and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/16/2014

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Chiu and another doctor agreed

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