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Psoriasis can b diagnosed by ana test or not?
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No: But it can sometimes be useful to rule out other causes of a rash
Answered 12/17/2015
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No, it is : Often diagnosed clinically with physical exam and some cases may need skin biopsy to confirm.
Answered 9/5/2016
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