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Psoriasis and Exercise

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in April 2022.

For patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, certain exercises may help alleviate some symptoms. In this video, Dr. Vonda Wright discusses the best forms of exercise and how to exercise safely.

Medically reviewed in December 2019.

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