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Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated disease characterized by cutaneous manifestations (often red, scaly plaques) and rheumatological complications (psoriatic arthritis). This PrimeView highlights the pathological mechanisms that lead to psoriatic lesions, in particular, the altered immune responses.

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Psoriasis. Nat Rev Dis Primers 2, 16083 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrdp.2016.83

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