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A member asked:

I had red dots on my body. after they turned dry and scaly.is it psoriasis?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

One "trick": to suggest it is PSORIASIS remove a SCALE if it leaves a bleeding "base" it is most likely Psoriatic! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Dr Maes and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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