Psoriasis is a chronic disease that develops when a person’s skin cells grow too quickly (they form in days rather than weeks) due to faulty signals from the immune system. In this video, learn about the symptoms of psoriasis, according to Suzanne Friedler, MD, Dermatologist in New York City.
Dr. Friedler is a dermatologist and clinical instructor at The Mount Sinai Hospital and St. John's Episcopal Hospital.
References
American Academy of Dermatology Association. (n.d.). Scalp psoriasis: Signs and symptoms.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020). Psoriasis.
National Psoriasis Foundation. (2021). About psoriasis.
U.S. National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus. (2016). Athlete’s foot.
U.S. National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus. (2021). Jock itch.
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