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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For people with sensitive skin, eczema, psoriasis, or contact allergies, gloves are not just helpful.
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
In some cases, those with conditions like psoriasis may also want to avoid BIAB nails.
—Tori Crowther, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
The symptoms of psoriasis are related to inflammation.
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These symptoms could be a sign of contact dermatitis, which is often caused by being allergic to ingredients in hair products, or even a scalp condition like psoriasis.
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
In some cases, those with conditions like psoriasis may also want to avoid BIAB nails.
—Tori Crowther, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
The symptoms of psoriasis are related to inflammation.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
These symptoms could be a sign of contact dermatitis, which is often caused by being allergic to ingredients in hair products, or even a scalp condition like psoriasis.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for psoriasis
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“Psoriasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psoriasis. Accessed 14 Feb. 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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