Other skin conditions with symptoms similar to psoriasis
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Other skin conditions with symptoms similar to psoriasis
Several other conditions have symptoms similar to psoriasis, including:
- Fungal infections and bacterial infections.
- Allergic reactions of the skin, such as eczema.
- Intertrigo. Intertrigo is an inflammation of the skin caused by friction in folds of skin or places where skin touches skin, such as between the buttocks.
- Lichen planus.
- Lupus.
- Skin cancer.
Some medication reactions can cause symptoms similar to psoriasis. Talk to your doctor about what medications you are taking.
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| Author | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology |
| Last Updated | December 10, 2007 |
| Last updated: | December 10, 2007 |
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| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC |
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