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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Colloidal oatmeal is made from ground whole oats, which creates a powdery texture, to treat atopic dermatitis and psoriasis flares.
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Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 22 May 2026
May Promote Clear Skin While apple cider vinegar and turmeric are touted as remedies for skin conditions ranging from eczema and psoriasis to acne, little data exists to support their use.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 17 May 2026
Read on for their personal experiences with eczema, acne, psoriasis and more.
—Beth Shapouri, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The company expects higher selling, general and administrative, and R&D expenses linked to upcoming product launches, including a narcolepsy treatment, a blood disorder drug, and a psoriasis medicine, but said much of the increase would be offset by the restructuring program.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 14 May 2026
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Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 22 May 2026
May Promote Clear Skin While apple cider vinegar and turmeric are touted as remedies for skin conditions ranging from eczema and psoriasis to acne, little data exists to support their use.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 17 May 2026
Read on for their personal experiences with eczema, acne, psoriasis and more.
—Beth Shapouri, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The company expects higher selling, general and administrative, and R&D expenses linked to upcoming product launches, including a narcolepsy treatment, a blood disorder drug, and a psoriasis medicine, but said much of the increase would be offset by the restructuring program.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 14 May 2026
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“Psoriasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psoriasis. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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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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