Plaque Psoriasis
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Gary W. Cole, MD, FAAD
Gary W. Cole, MD, FAADDr. Cole is board certified in dermatology. He obtained his BA degree in bacteriology, his MA degree in microbiology, and his MD at the University of California, Los Angeles. He trained in dermatology at the University of Oregon, where he completed his residency. Medical Editor:
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACRDr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.
Plaque Psoriasis OverviewThere is now no question that psoriasis is inherited and associated with the potential for disease throughout the body and immune dysfunction. Its most obvious clinical feature is an elevated, inflamed skin called plaque. Plaque is scaly, red skin characteristically found on the scalp, elbows, and knees. Plaque psoriasis is relatively common, about 2%-3% of population of the United States is affected. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Plaque Psoriasis
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