psoriasis
noun
pso·ri·a·sis sə-ˈrī-ə-səs 
: a chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered with white scales
psoriatic
ˌsȯr-ē-ˈa-tik
adjective or noun 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Epsom salt or Himalayan salt can help to soften skin affected by psoriasis, ease sunburn, or help with bruises or sprains. 
Bianca London, Glamour, 22 Aug. 2022 Pure argan oil is great for patches of skin affected by psoriasis. Marci Robin, Allure, 20 Oct. 2021 But if the reaction is occurring on both hands and feet, Dr. Lazic Strugar might not recommend testing, and her diagnosis may lean more towards eczema or psoriasis, which are more systemic, symmetric, and often involve palms and soles. Parizaad Khan Sethi, Allure, 24 Aug. 2022 There are many skin bumps which can be totally normal which can appear like monkeypox, including zits, acne, skin reactions to heavy metals, ingrown hairs or even eczema or psoriasis. Dr. Erynne Bowers, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2022 Those with chronic skin conditions—including eczema or psoriasis—are already voicing concerns that they’ll be called out in public due to the appearance of their skin, especially during a flare-up when symptoms become worse. Hannah Smothers, SELF, 10 Aug. 2022 Research has found that these properties are helpful with conditions such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis. The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 July 2022 Doctors prescribe it to help with things like cancer, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. Jen Christensen, CNN, 22 July 2022 This treatment can be essential for people diagnosed with cancer as part of a chemotherapy regimen, some autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and Crohn's disease, or for those who have received an organ transplant. Dr. Erica Jalal, ABC News, 14 July 2022 See More
Bianca London, Glamour, 22 Aug. 2022 Pure argan oil is great for patches of skin affected by psoriasis. Marci Robin, Allure, 20 Oct. 2021 But if the reaction is occurring on both hands and feet, Dr. Lazic Strugar might not recommend testing, and her diagnosis may lean more towards eczema or psoriasis, which are more systemic, symmetric, and often involve palms and soles. Parizaad Khan Sethi, Allure, 24 Aug. 2022 There are many skin bumps which can be totally normal which can appear like monkeypox, including zits, acne, skin reactions to heavy metals, ingrown hairs or even eczema or psoriasis. Dr. Erynne Bowers, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2022 Those with chronic skin conditions—including eczema or psoriasis—are already voicing concerns that they’ll be called out in public due to the appearance of their skin, especially during a flare-up when symptoms become worse. Hannah Smothers, SELF, 10 Aug. 2022 Research has found that these properties are helpful with conditions such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis. The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 July 2022 Doctors prescribe it to help with things like cancer, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. Jen Christensen, CNN, 22 July 2022 This treatment can be essential for people diagnosed with cancer as part of a chemotherapy regimen, some autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and Crohn's disease, or for those who have received an organ transplant. Dr. Erica Jalal, ABC News, 14 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Greek psōriasis, from psōrian to have the itch, from psōra itch; akin to Greek psēn to rub
First Known Use
circa 1684, in the meaning defined above
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