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Psoriasis is a disease whose main symptom is gray or silvery flaky patches on the skin which are red and inflamed underneath. In the United States, it affects 2 to 2.6 percent of the population, or between 5.8 and 7.5 million people. Commonly affected areas include the scalp, elbows, knees, navel, palms, ears and groin. Psoriasis is autoimmune in origin, and is not contagious.

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• Dave's Psoriasis Info

  http://www.psorsite.com/
  Organized index of site ratings, treatment reviews, explanations, and references to background information.

• eMedicine - Psoriasis

  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/psoriasis/article_em.htm
  Consumer health resource providing an overview of the condition including symptoms, potential triggers, and available treatments.

• Food Remedies

  http://www.wholehealthmd.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=Healing+Kitchen&type=AWHN_FoodRemedies&mod=Food+Remedies&tier=2&id=6BFB95B1B5F643A38D4C9B4C7C150991
  Provides a list of safe and beneficial foods for psoriasis, including recipes and meal plans.

• MedlinePlus: Psoriasis

  https://medlineplus.gov/psoriasis.html
  Offers links to news, articles, and research data regarding this disease. Also offers clinical research data, diagnostics and conditions, and newsletters.

• National Psoriasis Foundation

  http://www.psoriasis.org/
  Providing information on symptoms, treatments, research, educational programs, photo archives, case histories, and children's resources. Also offers interactive forums and monthly bulletins.

• NHS Choices: Psoriasis

  http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Psoriasis/
  Provides information on this skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and self care.

• Psoriasis Rx

  http://www.psoriasisrx.com/
  Learn about the specific types of this chronic skin condition, updates on treatments, and news about research advances.

• Psoriasis Treatment in Turkey

  http://www.psoriasisfishcure.com/
  Offers treatment in the Kangal Fish Spring. Read about the spring, the cure method, and researchers.

• Psoriatic Arthritis by Dr Doc On-Line

  http://www.arthritis.co.za/psoriasis.html
  Explains the association of arthritis with psoriasis. Includes symptoms, treatments, and example photos.

• The hidden delight of psoriasis

  http://www.bmj.com/content/315/7123/1709.full
  British Medical Journal article highlights several books and movies that refer to psoriasis, with details on authors including John Updike and Dennis Potter.

• World Psoriasis Day

  http://www.worldpsoriasisday.com/
  Annual day specially dedicated to people with psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis.

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