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Psoriasis
D efinition —A chronic, hyperproliferative, papulosquamous disorder with a relapsing course.
Clinical Features
Epidemiology
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Affects 1% to 2% of Caucasians.
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Onset is usually in the late 20s.
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A genetic component is likely, as first-degree relatives are also often affected.
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At least one third of the female patients have vulvar involvement, although isolated vulvar involvement is uncommon.
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