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I have dime size patches of red rough skin appearing on my torso and hip. they are not itchy at all. does all psoriasis also have the silver scaling?

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Dr. Arthur Mandelin answered

No: There are several types of psoriasis, and not all have the classic scale.

Answered 2/25/2013

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A member asked:

I have dime size patches of red rough skin appearing on my torso and hip. they are not itchy at all. does all psoriasis also have the silver scaling?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arthur Mandelin answered

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