psoriasis

(noun)

A noncontagious disease whose main symptom is gray or silvery flaky patches on the skin which are red and inflamed underneath when scratched.

Related Terms

Examples of psoriasis in the following topics:

  • Psoriasis

    • Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that affects the skin, caused by faulty immune signals that speed up the growth cycle of skin cells.
    • Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that affects the skin.
    • Psoriasis is not contagious.
    • In contrast to eczema, psoriasis is more likely to be found on the skin of outer side of the joint rather than in the crease.
    • Psoriasis is typically a lifelong condition.

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