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   Pso·ri·a·sis

   /səˈrīəsəs/

   

   noun

   • 1. a skin disease marked by red, itchy, scaly patches.

   Word Origin late 17th century: modern Latin, from Greek psōriasis, from psōrian ‘have an itch’, from psōra ‘itch’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. psoriatic adjective

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2. www.healthline.com › health › psoriasisPsoriasis: Causes, Triggers, Treatment, and More - Healthline

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   Nov 9, 2023 · Summary. Psoriasis causes symptoms such as scaly, dry, or itchy skin. There’s no cure, but certain lifestyle changes and medications can help. You can also try to track and identify your...

3. www.psoriasis.org › about-psoriasisPsoriasis Causes, Triggers, and Treatments: What Is Psoriasis?

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   Jan 30, 2024 · Did You Know? Causes & Triggers • Locations & Types • Life with Psoriasis. What Is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease (a disease with an unclear cause that is characterized by inflammation caused by dysfunction of the immune system) that causes inflammation in the body. [1] .

4. www.aad.org › public › diseasesPsoriasis: Overview - American Academy of Dermatology

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   Psoriasis (suh-rye-ah-sis) is a condition that causes the body to make new skin cells in days rather than weeks. As these cells pile up on the surface of the skin, you may see thick, scaly patches. Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis

5. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › psoriasisPsoriasis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Apr 6, 2024 · Psoriasis treatments aim to stop skin cells from growing so quickly and to remove scales. Options include creams and ointments (topical therapy), light therapy (phototherapy), and oral or injected medications. Which treatments you use depends on how severe the psoriasis is and how responsive it has been to previous treatment and self-care measures.

6. www.niams.nih.gov › health-topics › psoriasisPsoriasis Basics: Overview, Symptoms, and Causes

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   More Info. Points to Remember About Psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic (long-lasting) disease in which patches of skin become scaly and inflamed. There are many ways to treat psoriasis, and your treatment plan will depend on the type of disease and how severe it is.

7. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › conditions-and-diseases › psoriasisPsoriasis | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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   What is psoriasis? Psoriasis, an autoimmune disorder, is a chronic skin condition. It is characterized by inflamed, red, raised areas that often develop into silvery scales on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Psoriasis can also be associated with arthritis. It is estimated to affect 7.5 million people in the U.S.

8. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › PsoriasisPsoriasis - Wikipedia

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   Further reading. External links. Psoriasis is a long-lasting, noncontagious autoimmune disease characterized by patches of abnormal skin. [4] [5] These areas are red, pink, or purple, dry, itchy, and scaly. [8] [3] Psoriasis varies in severity from small localized patches to complete body coverage. [3] .