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 data, presented at a late-breaking session of this week’s American Academy of Dermatology conference in San Diego, showed that patients taking the highest dose of the drug saw a 75% improvement in their psoriasis compared to placebo.
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Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 11 Mar. 2024
Other types of arthritis include gout, where crystals form in the joints due to a build-up of uric acid, and psoriatic arthritis, caused by psoriasis, and lupus, another autoimmune disease.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 1 Feb. 2024
Though this type of psoriasis is uncurable, there are various ways to relieve your symptoms.
—Lambeth Hochwald, Health, 5 Dec. 2023
Furthermore, those with psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis should also consult with a dermatologist before incorporating scalp detoxes into their routines.
—Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
Search their health care provider directory to find a clinician who specializes in treating psoriasis.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2024
Prometheus and some other companies have been able to capitalize on creating treatments for conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and psoriasis, while arthritis medications like Humira have brought in billions of dollars in sales.
—Allison Deangelis, STAT, 21 Mar. 2024
So what is the real, honest truth about indoor tanning and psoriasis?
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Feb. 2024
And doctors only focus on areas of skin with active psoriasis.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Feb. 2024
Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 11 Mar. 2024
Other types of arthritis include gout, where crystals form in the joints due to a build-up of uric acid, and psoriatic arthritis, caused by psoriasis, and lupus, another autoimmune disease.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 1 Feb. 2024
Though this type of psoriasis is uncurable, there are various ways to relieve your symptoms.
—Lambeth Hochwald, Health, 5 Dec. 2023
Furthermore, those with psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis should also consult with a dermatologist before incorporating scalp detoxes into their routines.
—Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
Search their health care provider directory to find a clinician who specializes in treating psoriasis.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2024
Prometheus and some other companies have been able to capitalize on creating treatments for conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and psoriasis, while arthritis medications like Humira have brought in billions of dollars in sales.
—Allison Deangelis, STAT, 21 Mar. 2024
So what is the real, honest truth about indoor tanning and psoriasis?
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Feb. 2024
And doctors only focus on areas of skin with active psoriasis.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Feb. 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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