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 Diagnosis
 At the beginning of diagnosis can be uncertain because many other diseases can pursue with scaly plaques and the like. As the advancing psoriasis, doctors can easily recognize his characteristic pattern of peeling, so that, in general, we do not need to do diagnostic tests. However, to confirm the diagnosis, the doctor can perform a skin biopsy (a sample of skin removed for examination under a microscope).
 
 Treatment
 When a person presents only a few plaques, psoriasis responds quickly to treatment. Using ointments and skin creams lubricants (emollients) once or twice a day can keep hydrated. Ointments containing corticosteroids are very effective and its effect may be even greater if you apply after the area is covered with cellophane. The creams with vitamin D also are effective in many patients. Continue Reading

Psoriasis is a chronic and recurrent illness that is recognized by their blooms and silvery scaly plaques of various sizes (papules bulky). 
 
The peeling occurs because of a growth and an abnormally high production of skin cells. It is unknown the cause of this rapid cell growth, but it is believed that the immune mechanisms have an important role. The disease tends to affect several members of one family. The psoriasis is common and affects 2 to 4 per cent of the white population, the ethnic black are less affected. Psoriasis often starts in individuals between 10 and 40 years, but can occur at any age. Continue Reading