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