Psoriasis

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Broader Terms

skin disorder

Narrower Terms

psoriatic arthritis

Related Terms

genetic disorder

Scope Note

common polygenetically determined, chronic, squamous dermatosis characterized by rounded erythematous, dry, scaling patches.

Facts

  • Psoriasis is a common, chronic, scaly rash that affects people of all ages.
  • Psoriasis is a noncontagious skin disease characterized by inflamed, red, raised areas that develop silvery scales.
  • Psoriasis is a chronic disorder that is genetic and not contagious, which means that if you have it, you won't give it to someone by touching them.
  • The most common symptoms are scaly pink patches form on the arms, knees, back and scalp.

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