psoriasis

noun

pso·​ri·​a·​sis sə-ˈrī-ə-səs How to pronounce psoriasis (audio)
: a chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered with white scales
psoriatic adjective or noun

Examples of psoriasis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And doctors only focus on areas of skin with active psoriasis. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Feb. 2024 Plus, the mystical waters are still used in the town of La Roche-Posay at its Thermal Center—a facility and spa that treats over 7,000 patients annually who are looking to treat burns, eczema, psoriasis, and skin effects from cancer treatments. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2024 People with scalp psoriasis may also notice dandruff-like flaking, excessive dryness, occasional bleeding, and even temporary hair loss, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Feb. 2024 Kim Kardashian is just one of the millions of Americans dealing with psoriasis, a skin condition that causes itchy, painful red spots. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 31 Jan. 2024 Kardashian said that being diagnosed with psoriasis — an autoimmune disorder that causes scaly, red, and often itchy patches on the skin — served as her inspiration for the brand. Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024 Fans of skin care and armchair beauty experts on TikTok are singing its praises as a miracle treatment for a broad range of issues, such as soothing rosacea and psoriasis and minimizing the appearance of acne scars. Sophia Panych, Allure, 29 Feb. 2024 People with sensitive skin or inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, rosacea, and psoriasis may find cleansing twice a day too drying, said Stull. Alyssa Hui, Health, 29 Feb. 2024 Novartis’ arthritis and psoriasis drug Cosentyx and J&J’s Stelara are next up for the committee to consider. Rachel Cohrs Reprints, STAT, 22 Feb. 2024

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of psoriasis was circa 1684

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Cite this Entry

“Psoriasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psoriasis. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

psoriasis

noun
pso·​ri·​a·​sis sə-ˈrī-ə-səs How to pronounce psoriasis (audio)
: a skin disease characterized by red patches often covered with white scales

Medical Definition

psoriasis

noun
pso·​ri·​a·​sis sə-ˈrī-ə-səs How to pronounce psoriasis (audio)
plural psoriases -ˌsēz How to pronounce psoriasis (audio)
: a chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered with white scales

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