Coexistence of psoriasis and atopic dermatitis
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Psoriasis is a recurrent inflammatory skin disease which affects around 2% of the population and is characterized by erythematous papules and plaques covered with silvery white scales. [1]. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common skin condition, particularly in children, regarded as one of the 50 most prevalent diseases worldwide [2]. Prevalence of AD in adult patients is around 1-3 % [3]. Patients present various lesions: exudative papules, erythematous plaques, vesicles, erosions with crusts, excoriations and lichenification [1].
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