Evaluation and management of psoriasis: an internist's guide.

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Psoriasis is a debilitating chronic skin condition that afflicts millions of patients worldwide. Patients experiencing psoriasis report a magnitude of impaired quality of life that is often similar to that of patients who have heart failure and cancer. Many patients who have psoriasis are even themselves at risk for developing heart disease, metabolic syndrome, certain cancers, and psychiatric illness. Therefore,...

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