Question

Which of the following is the most common autoimmune disease and affects 2-3% of the US population?

a) Psorias (vulgaris)
b) Atopic dermatitis
c) Seborrheic dermatitis
d) contact dermatitis
e) exanthematous (morbiliform) drug eruption
f) drug induced acute urticaria
g) erythema (chronica) migrans
h) scabies
i) syphilis
j) chancre

Answer 1

Psoriasis is the most common autoimmune disease affecting 2-3% of the US population, characterized by abnormal skin patches.

Step-by-step explanation:

The most common autoimmune disease that affects 2-3% of the US population is psoriasis. Psoriasis is considered an organ-specific autoimmune disease that primarily affects the skin, leading to patches of abnormal skin. Other common autoimmune diseases include type I diabetes and multiple sclerosis, both localized to specific body cells, and systemic autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), which can affect various organs and tissues.