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CHAPTER 8: SKIN IRRITATION - PLAQUE PSORIASIS

会話 1 : Symptoms and Current Medication

Mr. Ricardo has a strange rash and has come to see the
dermatologist

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リカルドさんは変な発疹が出て皮膚科に来ています。

Doctor: 日系アメリカ人 Ricardo:メキシコ人

Doctor : Hello, Mr. Ricardo. Thank you for coming to our hospital.

Ricardo : Well...My university recommended this clinic.
Doctor : I see. And how can we help you today?

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Ricardo : I have a really bad rash . I think I might be allergic to something .
Doctor : Can I take a look?
Ricardo : Yes. It is mainly on my elbows here.

Doctor : I need you to look at the condition closer. Can you put one elbow up here?
Ricardo : Sure. Here?

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Doctor : Yes. Is this part itchy ?
Ricardo : Yes. It itches a lot sometimes.

Doctor : At what times and occasions do you get itchiness the most?

Ricardo : When I am at work...towards the end of the day, and in the morning when I wake up.
What is it? Is it an allergy?

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Doctor : No. It is not an allergy, but looking at this silvery scaling on your elbows here seems to
indicate Psoriasis.

Ricardo : Is it serious?

Doctor : No, it is not a serious illness. Do you know of anyone in your family that has this skin
condition?

Ricardo : Not that I know.
Doctor : And are you taking any medication for anything?

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Ricardo : Well, some anti-depressants .