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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This includes using a medicated shampoo if conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis are present.
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Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 26 Mar. 2025
Don’t be surprised if your provider diagnoses you with other conditions, like uveitis, psoriasis, or an inflammatory bowel disease.
—Brittany Risher, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
People with eczema, psoriasis, and ichthyosis may find products containing urea particularly useful in managing their symptoms.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Other common causes include medical conditions like alopecia areata, scalp psoriasis, lupus, traction alopecia among others.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Psoriasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psoriasis. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
Kids Definition
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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