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I am 69, and have had a mild psoriasis for about ten years. I have tried 3-4 types of creams without success. Soaking in Epsom Salt (1 cup/tub) has helped. It seems to loosen the plaques, allowing them to be lifted off. My plaques almost always in hole in th. I've never seen a plaque described as such
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