a chronic skin disease characterized by dry red patches covered with scales; occurs especially on the scalp and ears and genitalia and the skin over bony prominences
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psoriasis::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | disease of the skin, skin disease, skin disorder |
Examples of psoriasis
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You can manage psoriasis so that it doesn't cause trouble on or under your skin.
From the kansas.com
No wonder studies have found that 10% of psoriasis patients contemplate suicide.
From the businessweek.com
Ukrainian teens receive a treatment for psoriasis in this April 2005 photograph.
From the orlandosentinel.com
There's also a psoriasis clinic for guests on referral from their dermatologist.
From the telegraph.co.uk
I use the cream every day, especially on my hands where the psoriasis was worst.
From the express.co.uk
About 90 percent of all cases of psoriasis can be described as mild to moderate.
From the dailyherald.com
The natural diseases to start with are psoriasis, allergies and asthma, he said.
From the dailyherald.com
It is estimated that 10 percent of psoriasis patients have contemplated suicide.
From the sciencedaily.com
The same approach could also help research into skin diseases such as psoriasis.
From the newscientist.com
- A chronic skin disease characterized by dry red patches covered with scales; occurs especially on the scalp and ears and genitalia and the skin over bony prominences
- Psoriasis is a chronic, autoimmune disease that appears on the skin. It occurs when the immune system sends out faulty signals that speed up the growth cycle of skin cells. Psoriasis is not contagious. ...
- A noncontagious disease whose main symptom is gray or silvery flaky patches on the skin which are red and inflamed underneath when scratched
- A chronic skin condition characterized by inflamed, red, raised areas that develop silvery scales.
- A skin disease which produces scaly patches. These tend to disappear during pregnancy and during the treatment of obesity by the HCG method.
- A chronic disease of the skin consisting of itchy, dry, red patches, usually affecting the scalp or arms and legs. It may be treated with OTC or prescription medications.
- A chronic skin condition that most commonly appears as patches of raised, red skin covered by scale. These patches, or plaques, are commonly found on the elbows, knees, lower back, and scalp. There are five different types of psoriasis, and the signs (what is seen) differ for each type. ...
- The name referes to plaques with silvery scales that are often seen in the scalp, elbows, knees and gluteal folds. Similar to lichen planus the lesions may acquire a linear distribution. Nail changes are common and include pitting and a yellowish discoloration that resembles a fungal infection. ...
- A chronic dermatosis characterized by micro-abscesses and pustules.
