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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Skin conditions may develop such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
Turmeric topical products combined with traditional medical therapies may minimize psoriasis flares.10
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—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Salt particles also land on your skin, which may help relieve eczema and psoriasis symptoms.
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
Can help those with skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis
Jojoba oil is widely used for its skin and hair benefits when applied topically.
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
Turmeric topical products combined with traditional medical therapies may minimize psoriasis flares.10
6.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Salt particles also land on your skin, which may help relieve eczema and psoriasis symptoms.
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
Can help those with skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis
Jojoba oil is widely used for its skin and hair benefits when applied topically.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 17 Oct. 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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