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What are the different types of psoriasis?

There are five types of psoriasis. Learn more about the different types from Dendy Engelman, MD, a dermatologic surgeon with Metropolitan Hospital Center.

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  • How do you determine which type of psoriasis a patient has?

  • Is plaque psoriasis treatment different depending on the site?

  • Is psoriasis contagious?

  • How should I cleanse my skin if I have psoriasis?

  • How should I moisturize my skin if I have psoriasis?

  • What type of condition is plaque psoriasis?

  • What types of psoriasis are more serious?

  • What are the triggers for psoriasis?

  • What OTC treatments are available for plaque psoriasis?

  • How are lasers used to treat plaque psoriasis?

Up Next

  • How do you determine which type of psoriasis a patient has?

  • Is plaque psoriasis treatment different depending on the site?

  • Is psoriasis contagious?

  • How should I cleanse my skin if I have psoriasis?

  • How should I moisturize my skin if I have psoriasis?

  • What type of condition is plaque psoriasis?

  • What types of psoriasis are more serious?

  • What are the triggers for psoriasis?

  • What OTC treatments are available for plaque psoriasis?

  • How are lasers used to treat plaque psoriasis?

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