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Suffering from psoriasis (in knee )

2017-03-19 12:20:17
I am going to apply for government jobs but in the medical test it is written that "Candidates suffering from active leprosy or chronic and inveterate skin conditions will be declared unfit." but i have only small portion of psoriasis in my knee. will i be unfit even if i am undergoing treatment.
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Psoriasis is not a contagious or infectious condition.

Answered2017-03-23 19:46:06

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