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

Examples of psoriasis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For flyers, that might translate to itchy, tight skin; for those with conditions like rosacea, eczema, or psoriasis, a short flight could lead to a flare-up. —Sara Button, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024

Alcohol poses a high skin risk to those with conditions like acne, eczema, or psoriasis. —Sanjana Ray, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024

Research on curcumin has also shown that its antioxidant properties can help reduce acne and support a healthy aging process, as well as ease inflammatory diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and eye disorders. —Devinder Bains, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024

These drugs are used to treat plaque psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. —Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024

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

Kids Definition

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