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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The therapy is believed to improve respiratory health by clearing airways and promoting healing of skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis.
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Mari Pressley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2025
The most significant distinction between dandruff and scalp psoriasis is that psoriasis is an autoimmune disease.12
Scalp Psoriasis vs. Seborrheic Dermatitis
Scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis can present with similar symptoms.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
Scalp psoriasis causes dry, thick, discolored skin plaques on the scalp.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Feb. 2025
The survey also found that 13% of participants found relief from conditions like eczema or psoriasis, which is a significant number given that chronic skin conditions such as these can be difficult to treat topically.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Mari Pressley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2025
The most significant distinction between dandruff and scalp psoriasis is that psoriasis is an autoimmune disease.12
Scalp Psoriasis vs. Seborrheic Dermatitis
Scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis can present with similar symptoms.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
Scalp psoriasis causes dry, thick, discolored skin plaques on the scalp.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Feb. 2025
The survey also found that 13% of participants found relief from conditions like eczema or psoriasis, which is a significant number given that chronic skin conditions such as these can be difficult to treat topically.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Psoriasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psoriasis. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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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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