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Psoriasis (cont.)

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Psoriasis Diagnosis

Psoriasis is typically diagnosed after the doctor or health-care practitioner does a physical exam. The doctor generally can tell if it is psoriasis just by observing the patches on the skin. The typical appearance of psoriasis is noted in Symptoms.

Skin biopsies can confirm the diagnosis of plaque psoriasis. However, they are usually used to evaluate unusual cases or to rule out other conditions when the diagnosis is not certain.

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