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True or false: Psoriasis is caused by genetics and environmental factors.
True or false: Psoriasis is caused by genetics and environmental factors.
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True or false: The ICD-10 code for psoriasis is L40.9.
True or false: The ICD-10 code for psoriasis is L40.9.
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True or false: Psoriasis can be treated with medications and therapies.
True or false: Psoriasis can be treated with medications and therapies.
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Study Notes
- Psoriasis is a skin condition that most commonly occurs on the knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp.
- The cause of psoriasis is not fully understood, but it is thought to be caused by genetics and environmental factors.
- Psoriasis can be classified by the “X” value of the ICD-10 code. If the type of psoriasis is not specified, use code L40.9, unspecified.
- Psoriasis can be triggered by infections, cold weather, injuries, smoking, heavy alcohol consumption, medications, or sudden withdrawal of non-topical corticosteroids.
- Psoriasis can be treated with various medications and treatments.
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