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How does stigma affect people with psoriasis?

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How does stigma affect people with psoriasis?

The stigma associated with the autoimmune disease psoriasis can cause anxiety in patients that have the condition. Listen to Alisha Bridges describe her fear that people would assume her psoriasis is contagious.

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