psoriasis
noun
pso·ri·a·sis
sə-ˈrī-ə-səs 
: a chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered with white scales
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Both men and women with psoriasis are equally at risk for developing psoriatic arthritis (PsA)—a chronic inflammatory condition that causes joint pain, swelling, and stiffness of the limbs.
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Marnie Goodfriend, Flow Space, 25 July 2025
The trial investigators wanted to see if the drug was an effective psoriasis treatment because of its immune-dampening and itch-reducing effects.
—Paul McClure 07, New Atlas, 7 May 2025
But having psoriasis puts you at risk of developing psoriatic arthritis, an inflammatory condition that impacts the joints.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 18 July 2025
Throughout their relationship, Rimes says that Cibrian has been her support system amid various health issues, including her long battle with psoriasis and her more recent struggles with perimenopause.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 July 2025
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Marnie Goodfriend, Flow Space, 25 July 2025
The trial investigators wanted to see if the drug was an effective psoriasis treatment because of its immune-dampening and itch-reducing effects.
—Paul McClure 07, New Atlas, 7 May 2025
But having psoriasis puts you at risk of developing psoriatic arthritis, an inflammatory condition that impacts the joints.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 18 July 2025
Throughout their relationship, Rimes says that Cibrian has been her support system amid various health issues, including her long battle with psoriasis and her more recent struggles with perimenopause.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 July 2025
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“Psoriasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psoriasis. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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psoriasis
noun
pso·ri·a·sis
sə-ˈrī-ə-səs
: a skin disease characterized by red patches often covered with white scales
Medical Definition
psoriasis
noun
pso·ri·a·sis
sə-ˈrī-ə-səs
plural psoriases
-ˌsēz
: a chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered with white scales
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