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Date Stock Title
Nov 23 INCY What Moved Markets This Week
Nov 22 SSKN STRATA Skin Sciences files for mixed shelf offering
Nov 22 ABBV AbbVie gains on Leerink Partners upgrade to Outperform
Nov 22 ABBV AbbVie: Upgrading To 'Strong Buy' After Pullback
Nov 22 ABBV J&J eyes FDA approval for injection-based Tremfya in ulcerative colitis
Nov 22 ABBV AbbVie Jumps Nearly 4% On An Upgrade Despite Bristol Myers-Tied Setback
Nov 22 ABBV AbbVie upgraded to outperform by Leerink on recent sell-off
Nov 22 INCY Goldman Sachs: Incyte Corporation (INCY) Is A Top Growth Investor Stock
Nov 21 INCY Biotech Stock Roundup: SAGE, INCY Suffer Setbacks, JAZZ Wins Oncology Drug Approval & More
Nov 20 ABBV Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in AbbVie
Nov 20 ARQT Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (ARQT) Recently Broke Out Above the 200-Day Moving Average
Nov 20 ARQT Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (ARQT) Crossed Above the 50-Day Moving Average: What That Means for Investors
Nov 19 INCY Equities Close Mostly Higher as Nvidia Jumps Ahead of Earnings; Wall Street Tracking Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Nov 19 INCY Equity Markets Close Mixed Ahead of Nvidia Earnings
Nov 19 INCY S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Supermicro Roars Back After Compliance Filing
Nov 19 INCY Sector Update: Health Care Stocks Decline
Nov 19 INCY Top Midday Decliners
Nov 19 INCY Equities Mixed Intraday Amid Growing Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Nov 19 INCY Incyte Pauses Enrollment in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Study
Nov 19 INCY Incyte seesaws on report of potential Merck takeover interest
Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a long-lasting autoimmune disease characterized by patches of abnormal skin. These skin patches are typically red, dry, itchy, and scaly. On people with darker skin the patches may be purple in colour. Psoriasis varies in severity from small, localized patches to complete body coverage. Injury to the skin can trigger psoriatic skin changes at that spot, which is known as the Koebner phenomenon.There are five main types of psoriasis: plaque, guttate, inverse, pustular, and erythrodermic. Plaque psoriasis, also known as psoriasis vulgaris, makes up about 90 percent of cases. It typically presents as red patches with white scales on top. Areas of the body most commonly affected are the back of the forearms, shins, navel area, and scalp. Guttate psoriasis has drop-shaped lesions. Pustular psoriasis presents as small non-infectious pus-filled blisters. Inverse psoriasis forms red patches in skin folds. Erythrodermic psoriasis occurs when the rash becomes very widespread, and can develop from any of the other types. Fingernails and toenails are affected in most people with psoriasis at some point in time. This may include pits in the nails or changes in nail color.Psoriasis is generally thought to be a genetic disease that is triggered by environmental factors. In twin studies, identical twins are three times more likely to be affected compared to non-identical twins. This suggests that genetic factors predispose to psoriasis. Symptoms often worsen during winter and with certain medications, such as beta blockers or NSAIDs. Infections and psychological stress can also play a role. Psoriasis is not contagious. The underlying mechanism involves the immune system reacting to skin cells. Diagnosis is typically based on the signs and symptoms.There is no cure for psoriasis; however, various treatments can help control the symptoms. These treatments include steroid creams, vitamin D3 cream, ultraviolet light and immune system suppressing medications, such as methotrexate. About 75 percent of cases can be managed with creams alone. The disease affects two to four percent of the population. Men and women are affected with equal frequency. The disease may begin at any age, but typically starts in adulthood. Psoriasis is associated with an increased risk of psoriatic arthritis, lymphomas, cardiovascular disease, Crohn's disease and depression. Psoriatic arthritis affects up to 30 percent of individuals with psoriasis.

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