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Can you get psoriasis on your vagina if someone with psoriasis on their hands touched you down there?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No : Psoriasis is not contagious.

Answered 2/27/2013

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A member asked:

Can you get psoriasis on your vagina if someone with psoriasis on their hands touched you down there?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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