A particularly inflammatory form of psoriasis that often affects most of the body surface. It is the least common form of psoriasis and often appears on people who have unstable plaque psoriasis, where lesions are not clearly defined. The erythrodermic form of psoriasis is characterized by periodic, widespread, fiery redness of the skin. The erythe [..]

A form of psoriasis found in the armpits, groin, under the breasts and in other flexion creases (skin folds) such as those around the genitals and buttocks. This form of psoriasis appears as smooth areas of skin that are red and inflamed but do not have the scaling associated with plaque psoriasis (the most common type of psoriasis). Flexural psori [..]

Also called flexural psoriasis, a form of psoriasis found in the armpits, groin, under the breasts and in other flexion creases (skin folds) such as those around the genitals and buttocks. This form of psoriasis appears as smooth areas of skin that are red and inflamed but do not have the scaling associated with plaque psoriasis (the most common ty [..]

The most common form of psoriasis -- about 80% of people with psoriasis have this type. Plaque psoriasis can appear on any skin surface, although the knees, elbows, scalp, and trunk are the most common locations. It is characterized by well-defined plaques of red raised skin. The flaky silvery white buildup on top of the plaques is called scale; it [..]

An uncommon type of recurring psoriasis that is characterized by the appearance of pus-filled pimples and sores in clusters. Pustular psoriasis can be intensely painful, and hospitalization may be necessary.

A chronic disease of the skin marked by red patches covered with white scales.

1680s, from medical Latin psoriasis, in Late Latin "mange, scurvy," from Greek psoriasis "being itchy," from psorian "to have the itch," from psora "itch, mange, sca [..]

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a chronic (long-lasting) skin disease of scaling and inflammation that mostly affects adults. It occurs when skin cells quickly rise from their origin below the surface of the skin and pile up on the [..]

(n) 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

A common skin disease characterized by thickened patches of inflamed red skin; sometimes accompanied by painful joint swelling and stiffness.

A scaly skin disease of chronic character (19thC)

Psoriasis is a common, chronic, skin disease. It appears as red, scaly patches on the skin, which may be itchy. Although psoriasis mainly affects the skin, the disease may have a significant social an [..]

a chronic skin condition often resulting in a red, scaly rash located over the surfaces of the elbows, knees, scalp, and around or in the ears, navel, genitals, or buttocks. Approximately 10-15% of pa [..]

A common genetically determined, chronic, inflammatory Skin Disease characterized by rounded erythematous, dry, scaling patches. The lesions have a predilection for Nails, Scalp, Genitalia, extensor s [..]

A type of inflammatory arthritis associated with Psoriasis, often involving the axial joints and the peripheral terminal interphalangeal joints. It is characterized by the presence of HLA-B27-associat [..]

A common genetically determined, chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by rounded erythematous, dry, scaling patches. The lesions have a predilection for nails, scalp, genitalia, extensor s [..]

A chronic disease of the skin marked by red patches covered with white scales.

a chronic, non-contagious autoimmune skin disease that is characterized by scaly red itchy patches

Psoriasis is a condition characterized by severe scaling and flakiness. Recent evidence indicates that the skin is rapidly reproducing cells creating an excess build-up because the skin cannot exfoliate normally.

Is a chronic, non-contagious autoimmune disease which affects the skin and joints. It commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin.

Psoriasis is a skin disease that produces dry, itchy, red patches.

A chronic skin condition that can be treated by a dermatologist, that causes rapid skin growth which results in redness, irritation, and scaly patches.

Chronic skin inflammation characterised by frequent episodes of redness, itching and thick, dry scales.

Chronic skin inflammation characterised by frequent episodes of redness, itching and thick, dry scales.

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

Psoriasis is a long-lasting, noncontagious autoimmune disease characterized by raised areas of abnormal skin. These areas are red, or purple on some people with darker skin, dry, itchy, and scaly. Pso [..]

Psoriasis is a long-lasting, noncontagious autoimmune disease characterized by raised areas of abnormal skin. These areas are red, or purple on some people with darker skin, dry, itchy, and scaly. Pso [..]

A reddish, scaly rash often located over the surfaces of the elbows, knees, scalp, and around or in the ears, navel, genitals or buttocks. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that is mediated by T lymphocytes. It is also a very common disease, Chronic plaque psoriasis affects approximately 2% of people around the world. About 10% to 15% of patients [..]