Skin Plaque Appearance, Causes, and Diagnosis
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A skin plaque, or primary lesion, can be flat or appear as a thickened area of the skin that isn't visibly elevated above the surface of the skin. Learn about variations, possible causes, and how they are treated.
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How Autoimmune Disease Can Affect Skin and Hair
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30 Common Skin Rash Pictures - How to ID Skin Rash Symptoms
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Skin Lesions: Pictures, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment & More
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Plaque psoriasis: Causes, risk factors, and symptoms
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Skin Plaque Appearance, Causes, and Diagnosis
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Skin Plaque: Pictures, Appearance, 11 Causes, and Treatment
Psoriasis on Hands & Feet (Palmoplantar): Causes & Treatment
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Psoriatic Arthritis Rash: Symptoms, Treatment, and Pictures
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Lichen Simplex Chronicus: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
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Psoriasis: Symptoms and Complications
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