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Is psoriasis more prevalent in men or women or any ethnic group?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

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Psoriasis Men Women: Men and women are equally affected. However, it's rare for a man to develop it on the back of the scalp.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 1/14/2019

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Yes : Caucasians have the highest prevalence eskimos , the lowest m:f equal.

Answered 10/7/2012

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