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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May Support Skin Health Aloe vera gel is an effective topical treatment for many chronic skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Future treatments for cancer and diseases such as psoriasis and multiple sclerosis will involve manipulations of the immune system.
—William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
La Roche-Posay and Avène, two of the leading labels stocking the French pharmacy, are powered by the mineral-rich waters from the country’s thermal springs, which were discovered centuries ago to treat medical conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
For psoriasis, the triggers may not always be obvious, as they may not necessarily be related to something that comes into contact with the skin.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Future treatments for cancer and diseases such as psoriasis and multiple sclerosis will involve manipulations of the immune system.
—William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
La Roche-Posay and Avène, two of the leading labels stocking the French pharmacy, are powered by the mineral-rich waters from the country’s thermal springs, which were discovered centuries ago to treat medical conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
For psoriasis, the triggers may not always be obvious, as they may not necessarily be related to something that comes into contact with the skin.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Psoriasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psoriasis. Accessed 30 Apr. 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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