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What is psoriasis?
Psoriasis a skin disease marked by red, itchy, scaly patches. It is not contagious.
According to the Australasian College of Dermatologists, about 50% of people affected with psoriasis have changes to their nails and about 25% of people have pain, swelling and tenderness of their joints. The College defines psoriasis as a lifelong skin condition characterised by the development of red scaly areas of skin.