Psoriasis

Word PSORIASIS
Character 9
Hyphenation pso ri a sis
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Psoriasis"

What do we mean by psoriasis?

A noncontagious inflammatory skin disease characterized by recurring reddish patches covered with silvery scales. noun

A chronic non-contagious skin-disease, characterized by reddish, slightly elevated, dry patches of varying size, shape, and number, covered with whitish or grayish imbricated scales. noun

The state of being affected with psora. noun

A cutaneous disease, characterized by imbricated silvery scales, affecting only the superficial layers of the skin. noun

A noncontagious disease whose main symptom is gray or silvery flaky patches on the skin which are red and inflamed underneath when scratched. noun

A chronic skin disease characterized by dry red patches covered with scales; occurs especially on the scalp and ears and genitalia and the skin over bony prominences noun

A noncontagious disease whose main symptom is gray or silvery flaky patches on the skin which are red and inflamed underneath when scratched.

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The word "psoriasis" in example sentences

Galen (133-200 AD) first utilized the term psoriasis, but his description was not consistent with the disorder that we now call psoriasis. ❋ Unknown (2008)

For decades after Willan's description, some authors favored using the term psoriasis, while others chose the term lepra. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Although he used the term psoriasis, his description is now believed to most likely represent seborrheic dermatitis. ❋ Unknown (2008)

In his books, Gibert (1797-1866) used the term psoriasis, recognized secondary syphilis as a contagious entity, and established pityriasis rosea as a clinical syndrome. ❋ Unknown (2008)

FYI, I really struggled with either short-term psoriasis or ezcema last year. ❋ Zombie Mom (2009)

Guttate psoriasis (comes out of a Latin word Gutta that means drop), small, teardrop-shaped lesion appears on the limbs, trunk, and scalp and is generally frequently caused by upper respiratory infections (e.g.: a sore throat due to streptococcal germs). ❋ Unknown (2009)

Physicians lacked clarity regarding the word psoriasis and the ability to distinguish psoriasis from diseases with similar cutaneous manifestations. ❋ Unknown (2008)

You may know me from my time on Saturday Night Live, for my roles in various films including A League of Their Own, The Wedding Singer and, most recently, Casino Jack or for my jaw-dropping good looks, but what you probably don't know is that I've been living with a chronic skin condition called psoriasis for more than 10 years. ❋ Jon Lovitz (2011)

The waters of the Dead Sea have been shown to provide benefits to those who suffer with the skin condition known as psoriasis. ❋ Ronen Paldi (2011)

It can also be called psoriasis vulgaris the regular English word “vulgar” means “common”. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The most commonly experienced type of psoriasis is plaque psoriasis, which is what most people think of when conjuring up images of this unfortunate condition. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The 33-year-old woman had asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, a skin condition called psoriasis and was 35 weeks pregnant. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Genentech recalls psoriasis drug Raptiva on concerns of fatal brain infection Tovaxin keeps multiple scelorosis patients relapse-free, says Opexa Rituximab (Rituxan) plus methotrexate combo denied approval for rheumatoid arthritis treatment High-dose flu vaccine Fluzone for elderly approved by US FDA: Sanofi Pasteur H1N1 swine flu nasal spray vaccine (LAIV) recalled in US by AstraZeneca's MedImmune ❋ Pillscribe (2010)

Most people (80%) with psoriasis have common plaque psoriasis (also referred to as psoriasis vulgaris - vulgaris just means common) in which the plaques tend to appear most often on the elbows, knees, lower back and scalp, although any part of the body can be affected. ❋ Unknown (2010)

"Thus, costs of several brand-name psoriasis drugs greatly outpaced the rate of inflation for all items and all prescription drugs." ❋ Unknown (2010)

Ustekinumab (Stelara) effective in plaque psoriasis: Janssen-Cilag Stelara (ustekinumab) approved by FDA to treat severe plaque psoriasis in US VBL's oral pill to treat psoriasis VB-201 enters crucial phase of clinical trial Genentech recalls psoriasis drug Raptiva on concerns of fatal brain infection Anti-CCP test to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis gets US FDA approval: Axis-Shield ❋ Pillscribe (2010)

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