This disorder, an autoimmune disease in 7 million Americans, causes a painful, scaly rash.

FORBES: Chemical Chameleon

Wayne Gendron, 51, first noticed the red scaly patches on his skin when he was 27.

FORBES: Skin Deep

These are called keratinocytes and cause a thickening of the skin, resulting in the raised red, scaly patches of psoriasis.

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An intriguing concept fish skin, a popular South Asian treat, is not common in the States but the thick hunks of dried skin resemble scaly potato chips.

NEWYORKER: Pig and Khao

Like its scaly counterpart, Water Runner uses a rapid slapping motion of the "feet" that provides enough propulsion for the bot to avoid sinking or tipping over.

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Prominent among these drugs is Amevive, a remedy for severe psoriasis, an autoimmune disorder that causes scaly rash in 7 million Americans (see FORBES, July 22, p. 208).

FORBES: Biopipeline

There was plenty of space to accommodate guests, for his plaster model was based on so few bones and teeth that Owen believed the beast resembled a massive, scaly hippopotamus.

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