Mucosal Involvement in Psoriasis: Series of Clinical Cases
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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease that manifests mainly in the skin; however, some cases develop psoriatic arthritis, nails and mucous membranes involvement. Among the mucosal manifestations, the oral mucosa is the most frequently described.
Below, 6 clinical cases of psoriasis with involvement of both oral and genital mucous membranes in a thirth level health institution in Mexico City are presented and a bibliographic review of the topic is carried out.
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