1. Psoriasis is an acute (short-lasting) skin disease characterized by scaling and inflammation.
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False

2. Scaling occurs when cells in the outer layer of the skin reproduce faster than normal and pile up on the skin’s surface.
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False

3. The disease occurs in all age groups, but primarily affects adults.
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False

4. Psoriasis occurs much more frequently in men than in women.
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False

5. People with psoriasis may suffer discomfort, including pain and itching, restricted motion in their joints, and emotional distress.
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False

6. In its most typical form, psoriasis results in patches of thick, red skin covered with silvery scales. These patches, which are sometimes referred to as plaques, usually itch and may burn.
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False

7. Psoriasis most often occurs on the elbows, knees, scalp, lower back, face, palms, and soles of the feet but it can affect any skin site.
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False

8. For unknown reasons, the disease never affects the fingernails, the toenails, or the soft tissues inside the mouth and genitalia.
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False

9. Research indicates that psoriasis is likely to be disorder of the immune system.
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False

10. There are only two forms of psoriasis.
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False

11. Psoriasis is generally treated in steps: In step 1, medicines are applied to the skin (topical treatment). Step 2 focuses on light treatments (phototherapy). Step 3 involves taking medicines internally, usually by mouth (systemic treatment).
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False

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