What change occurs in the skin with psoriasis?

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Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that affects the skin, causing abnormal proliferation of skin cells. This results in increased mitosis (cell division) and shedding of epithelium, leading to the characteristic thick, scaly patches on the skin seen in psoriasis. Recurrent hypersensitivity reactions and basal cell degeneration are not typical features of psoriasis. While psoriasis is an autoimmune condition, option B does not fully explain the cellular changes that occur in the skin with psoriasis.

What Change Occurs in the Skin with Psoriasis