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Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease which affects the skin and joints. When it affects the skin it commonly appears as red scaly elevated patches called plaques. Psoriasis plaq...

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I was reading this article on AOL about embarrasing medical conditions and what do I find? I find psoriasis listed on the same list as STD's,incontinence and impotence. I find this really offensive, how do you view this?
Top Searched Embarrassing Health Concerns on AOL Search:
1. Herpes
2. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
3. Yeast Infection
4. Psoriasis
5. Urinary Tract Infection
6. Genital Warts
7. Hemorrhoids
8. Impotence
9. Hyperhidrosis
10. Incontinence
Posted on 08/19/08, 07:08 am
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Reply #1 - 08/19/08  3:43pm
" I think that it is to do with the fact that that psoriasis affects the appearance and thus makes people feel self concious and embarrassed. I am embarrassed by mine.
I don't think they are implying it is like an STD. "
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Reply #2 - 08/20/08  7:07pm
" That. Is. Awesome! we're beating Genital Warts, Hemorrhoids and Impotence!! woo hoo! "
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Reply #3 - 08/21/08  9:57pm
" Sorry if I upset anyone with my post. "
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Reply #4 - 08/31/08  5:57am
" You didn't mermaid x x x x x x "
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Reply #5 - 10/01/08  11:35pm
" That's funny...ha ha we beat the Warts!!!

No offense, I need a laugh. "
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