The genetics of psoriasis: a complex disorder of the skin and immune system.

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In the last few years, molecular genetics analyses have permitted novel insights into psoriasis, a disease characterized by uncontrolled proliferation of keratinocytes and recruitment of T cells into the skin. The disease affects approximately 1-2% of the Caucasian population and can occur in association with other inflammatory diseases such as Crohn's disease and in association with human immunodeficiency virus...

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