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Do people with psoriasis get herpes easier then people who dont have it?
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NO: herpes is a viral infection: HSV-1= common cold sore, and HSV-2- genital herpes. Psoriasis is a skin condition with thickening a flaking, usually near or on, flexing areas, considered auto immune illness.
Answered 5/6/2019
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