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[|Human|] Hi doctor my name is Gagandeep Singh from New Delhi, i am suffering from psoriasis(skin deasease).I have a lot of red patches on my entire body and these are getting worse.Scalp is also infected like a thick layer on the head.Can you please suggest me what to do like the treatments and diet as it has become very embarrassing for me to come in front of anyone.Please help me.
[|AI|]  Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disease characterized by well-defined erythematous scaly plaques with silvery white or candle wax type of scaling. Chronic plaque psoriasis is the most common type. It can affect sites like scalp, arms, and legs, (specifically elbows and knees), palms and soles etc. Other types of psoriasis are: Erythrodermic psoriasis, Pustular psoriasis (generalized and localized), Nail psoriasis and Scalp psoriasis. There are various precipitating factors for psoriasis: Infections(sore throat, dental infections etc.), Chat Doctor.