Psoriasis is a disease that causes dry red patches on the skin.
psoriasis in British English
(səˈraɪəsɪs)
noun
a skin disease characterized by the formation of reddish spots and patches covered with silvery scales: tends to run in families
Derived forms
psoriatic (ˌsɔːrɪˈætɪk)
adjective
Word origin
C17: via New Latin from Greek: itching disease, from psōra itch
psoriasis in American English
(səˈraɪəsɪs)
noun
a chronic skin disease characterized by scaly, reddish patches
Derived forms
psoriatic (ˌpsoriˈatic) (ˌsoʊriˈætɪk)
adjective
Word origin
ModL < Gr psōriasis < psōra, an itch, akin to psēn, to rub, scratch, psammos, sand
Examples of 'psoriasis' in a sentence
psoriasis
Fans also claim it helps with irritable skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
The Sun (2015)
Is there a link between psoriasis and heart disease?
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Medical reports are ambiguous about the effectiveness of the spa for psoriasis sufferers.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The usual advice for patients with psoriasis has been justified by the result of this research.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The condition can lead to other skin problems such as psoriasis and make sufferers more prone to asthma.
The Sun (2015)
Worldwide, spas are used to treat conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
There are some 4,000 recognised skin diseases and psoriasis is one of the most common.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
A similar association that exists between psoriasis and cardiovascular disease is also found in cases of rheumatoid arthritis.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
A number of new areas will be covered which will improve the understanding and care of psoriasis patients.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
These include psoriasis, eczema, stomach ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Its existing products treat skin, hair and nail diseases such as acne, psoriasis and skin cancer.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
This is echoed by a recent American survey which showed that 20 per cent of sufferers find their psoriasis socially embarrassing.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
And I encourage you to help psoriasis patients receive better care by completing and sending in the petition found on the last page of this supplement.