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Atopic Dermatitis Glossary

Written by - Dr. Trupti Shirole, BAMS, CGO

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Nithin Jayan, MBBS, DNB

Last Updated on Dec 19, 2019

Glossary

Psoriasis - It is a non-infectious, inflammatory disease of the skin.

Crusting - Formation of dried blood or tissue fluids as scales on the skin surface.

Published on Feb 04, 2016
Last Updated on Dec 19, 2019

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