psoriasis

Noun

Meaning

The state of being affected with psora.

A cutaneous disease, characterized by imbricated silvery scales, affecting only the superficial layers of the skin.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

mange eruption irritation allergy shellfish rash abscess dermatitis scabies scab eczema itch seashell tickle itchiness
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Hypernyms

disease skin disease disease of the skin skin disorder

Related terms

psora

Phrases with the word

palmoplantar pustular psoriasis

Anagrams

parisosis

Examples

When I was 22, I had this horrible psoriasis outbreak. It was all over my legs, I couldn't walk because my legs were cracked and bleeding. Weird things like that can happen to your body. Eli Roth

Between 10% to 30% of people with psoriasis also have psoriatic arthritis, stated The National Psoriasis Foundation. Source: Internet

Also included are numerous diseases related to local inflammation such as atherosclerosis and psoriasis, or systemic inflammation such as sepsis and septic shock. Source: Internet

Due to the unhealthy associated with the skin affected by psoriasis the particular nail it might become infected with a contamination. Source: Internet

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, scalp psoriasis can extend beyond the scalp. Source: Internet

A few changes to your lifestyle and daily habits can reduce inflammation and protect your body from a psoriasis outbreak. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

psoralenoside psoriasiform psoriasin psoriatic psoriatic arthritis psoric