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Psoriasis (Übersicht)

Psoriasis (Übersicht) History The word "psora" was used in the years 129-99 a.C. by the Greek physician Galen to describe scaly and jcuking skin diseases, whereby no distinction was made between atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, skin tuberculosis or leprosy. Specifically, the English dermatologist Ro...

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