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What is thought to cause the over activation of CD8+-T cells in psoriasis in HIV-positive individuals?
What is thought to cause the over activation of CD8+-T cells in psoriasis in HIV-positive individuals?
Diminished CD4+-T cell presence
Name one microbe that can worsen psoriasis.
Name one microbe that can worsen psoriasis.
Staphylococcus aureus
What is the characteristic feature of psoriasis in terms of the growth of the epidermal layer?
What is the characteristic feature of psoriasis in terms of the growth of the epidermal layer?
Abnormally excessive and rapid growth
Which medications can induce psoriasis?
Which medications can induce psoriasis?
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How often are skin cells replaced in psoriasis compared to the usual replacement rate?
How often are skin cells replaced in psoriasis compared to the usual replacement rate?
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What is the first phase in the sequence of pathological events in psoriasis?
What is the first phase in the sequence of pathological events in psoriasis?
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What immune cells are involved in the inflammatory cascade that stimulates premature maturation of Keratinocytes in psoriasis?
What immune cells are involved in the inflammatory cascade that stimulates premature maturation of Keratinocytes in psoriasis?
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Which inflammatory signals secreted by immune cells are believed to stimulate keratinocytes to proliferate in psoriasis?
Which inflammatory signals secreted by immune cells are believed to stimulate keratinocytes to proliferate in psoriasis?
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What type of skin characteristics are typical for psoriasis?
What type of skin characteristics are typical for psoriasis?
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How are gene mutations related to the development of psoriasis?
How are gene mutations related to the development of psoriasis?
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What diagnostic procedure involves examining skin cells under a microscope to determine if psoriasis is the cause of symptoms?
What diagnostic procedure involves examining skin cells under a microscope to determine if psoriasis is the cause of symptoms?
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What type of biopsy is usually performed by dermatologists to diagnose psoriasis?
What type of biopsy is usually performed by dermatologists to diagnose psoriasis?
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What is the autoimmune disease characterized by raised areas of abnormal skin that can vary in severity from small patches to complete body coverage?
What is the autoimmune disease characterized by raised areas of abnormal skin that can vary in severity from small patches to complete body coverage?
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What phenomenon is known as the triggering of psoriatic skin changes at a spot due to injury to the skin?
What phenomenon is known as the triggering of psoriatic skin changes at a spot due to injury to the skin?
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What is one of the causes of psoriasis where around one-third of people with psoriasis report a family history of the disease?
What is one of the causes of psoriasis where around one-third of people with psoriasis report a family history of the disease?
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Name a lifestyle factor reported to worsen psoriasis that includes chronic infections, stress, and changes in season and climate.
Name a lifestyle factor reported to worsen psoriasis that includes chronic infections, stress, and changes in season and climate.
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In individuals infected with HIV, what type of immune response characterizes the immune system compared to those with psoriasis?
In individuals infected with HIV, what type of immune response characterizes the immune system compared to those with psoriasis?
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What is the pattern of cellular signals typical of the immune response in psoriasis vulgaris?
What is the pattern of cellular signals typical of the immune response in psoriasis vulgaris?
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