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Health Topics/Skin Disorders/Skin Care/Beauty and Personal Care/Plaque Psoriasis

How should I moisturize my skin if I have exfoliative psoriasis?

Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD
Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD
Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease)
Exfoliative psoriasis is a very rare but serious type of psoriasis. Exfoliative psoriasis requires immediate medical treatment because the widespread skin reddening and shedding that it causes can lead to a number of life-threatening complications.

If you are having symptoms of exfoliative psoriasis, contact your doctor right away. Once you have been evaluated, your doctor can decide on a treatment plan and let you know what skincare products to use.

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