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How do medications affect psoriasis?

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How do medications affect psoriasis?

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Medications for psoriasis slow down the proliferation of skin cells. In this video, rheumatologist Paula Rackoff, MD, describes how quickly psoriasis can clear up compared to psoriatic arthritis symptoms.

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