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August is Psoriasis Awareness Month

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Sponsored by the National Psoriasis Foundation, this  awareness is dedicated to educating the public and raising awareness about this disease.

*Psoriasis is the most common autoimmune disease in the United States (7.5 million cases)

*Patients with psoriasis frequently have other health issues (diabetes, hypertension, depression, etc.)

*30% of psoriasis patients may also develop psoriatic arthritis

To learn more about psoriasis, please visit the National Psoriasis Foundation website

 

Image from http://psoriasis-doctors.com/

Image from http://psoriasis-doctors.com/