Psoriasis diagnosis
Most often psoriasis can be diagnosed by your doctor simply looking at your skin. However, if necessary, your doctor may take a small sample of your skin11 to test for psoriasis and rule out other diseases, such as eczema or an allergic reaction.
If your attack of psoriasis was triggered by a sore throat, a swab may be taken from the throat to see if bacteria are present. If so, you will probably be prescribed an antibiotic.12 If you also have painful joints, your doctor may order a blood test for arthritis.
Severity Calculator
To determine the severity of your psoriasis, click on the button below. Once you have calculated the severity please take the time to complete the questionnaire. You can also download desktop and iPhone versions of these Psoriasis 360 tools by clicking on the buttons below.
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