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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For example, nail changes are a fairly common symptom in people with psoriasis.
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Sarah Klein, Health, 25 June 2024
Shubhangi Dua 11 days ago 0 Health Wafer-thin patch loaded with living bacteria to treat psoriasis patients
The wafer-thin circular patch contains electronic chips, bacterial cells and a gel made from starch and gelatin.
—Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2024
For psoriasis, the step therapy protocols were stricter more than 99% of the time.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2024
Avène Avène’s history dates back to the 18th century in the namesake south of France town, where thermal spring baths were utilized to treat patients with skin conditions from dermatitis to eczema and psoriasis.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 June 2024
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Sarah Klein, Health, 25 June 2024
Shubhangi Dua 11 days ago 0 Health Wafer-thin patch loaded with living bacteria to treat psoriasis patients
The wafer-thin circular patch contains electronic chips, bacterial cells and a gel made from starch and gelatin.
—Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2024
For psoriasis, the step therapy protocols were stricter more than 99% of the time.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2024
Avène Avène’s history dates back to the 18th century in the namesake south of France town, where thermal spring baths were utilized to treat patients with skin conditions from dermatitis to eczema and psoriasis.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 June 2024
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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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