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My daughter has the worst case of psoriasis i have ever seen. what should we do?

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See a dermatologist: There are extremely effective therapies for psoriasis, especially the tnf agents such as enbrel, Humira and remicade (infliximab). There is no need to suffer. See a dermatologist.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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