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Psoriasis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
A healthcare professional can diagnose psoriasis by doing a medical history and complete physical examination. The characteristic skin lesions will show what type of psoriasis an individual has.
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Author: Lynn West, MD Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN Date Reviewed: 08/20/01