Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin disease that speeds up the growth cycle of skin cells. How is psoriasis diagnosed and treated? Psoriasis often has a typical appearance that a primary care doctor can recognize, but it can be confused with other skin diseases (like eczema), so a dermatologist (skin doctor) is often the best doctor
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You might not always say and do the right thing, and that’s OK. Supporting a friend in a crisis has always been something I feel comes naturally to me, but when a close friend was diagnosed with cancer, my confidence faltered. I’d always considered myself a good listener, and a kind person with an encouraging
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Overview Back pain is the second most common reason for doctor’s office visits, according to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). Back pain can be due to arthritis, carrying around extra weight, poor posture, and even physiological stress. In fact, the ACA states that most cases of back pain are mechanical, meaning the pain is not due
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Being diagnosed with a chronic illness such as diabetes, cancer, or arthritis can come as a blow. It’s normal to experience a range of emotions in the wake of such a diagnosis. Being diagnosed with a chronic illness such as diabetes, cancer, or arthritis can come as a blow. It’s normal to experience a range
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