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How psoriasis is diagnosed differently in skin of color

Written byMichael Gollust

Medically reviewedbyAnn Wendling, MD, MPHin December 2024

Updated onOctober 25, 2024

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Because psoriasis is easier to diagnose in lighter skin, it can be misdiagnosed in skin of color.

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