psoriasis
Chronic scaly patches
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition causing red, scaly patches that itch and sometimes crack or bleed.
The immune system triggers skin cells to multiply too rapidly, creating buildup.
It typically appears on elbows, knees, and scalp, though it can affect any area.
Psoriasis flares and subsides unpredictably; stress and certain triggers can worsen it.
Her psoriasis cleared up during the summer months.
Inscribed memorial tablet
Skin covering skull
Thymus-matured immune lymphocytes
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
- interleukinImmune-signaling protein from leukocytes
- biologicsDrugs derived from organisms
- immunosuppressantsDrugs reducing body defenses
autoimmunity · flare-up · remission · immunotherapy · antibodies · HLA-B27 · immunopathology · antigenic
Healing through light exposure
- biologicsDrugs derived from organisms
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
- steroidsPerformance-enhancing hormones
- coal-tarCarbonization-derived black liquid
moisturizer · ointment · cream · methotrexate · retinoids · UVB · dermatologist · emollients
Returning to worse state
- lifelongLasting entire existence
- incurableCannot be healed
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- long-termLasting extended period
remission · flare-up · triggers · management · ongoing · enduring · unrelenting · cyclical
Commemorative mounted inscriptions
- scalesPlates or weighing devices
- silveryPale metallic sheen
- flakingShedding in layers
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
pruritus · redness · dryness · cracking · fissures · thickening · burning · pain
Pressure, mental or vocal
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- injuryPhysical or psychological harm
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- smokingInhaling burning tobacco
medication · weather · cold · sunburn · trauma · lithium · beta-blockers
Inflamed joint disease
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- obesityExcess body fat condition
- depressionProlonged low state
anxiety · Crohn's · uveitis · hypertension · inflammation
plaque
Inscribed memorial tablet
scalp
Skin covering skull
T-cells
Thymus-matured immune lymphocytes
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
- interleukinImmune-signaling protein from leukocytes
- biologicsDrugs derived from organisms
immunosuppressants · autoimmunity · flare-up · remission · immunotherapy · antibodies · HLA-B27 · immunopathology · antigenic · adaptive
phototherapy
Healing through light exposure
- biologicsDrugs derived from organisms
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
- steroidsPerformance-enhancing hormones
coal-tar · moisturizer · ointment · cream · methotrexate · retinoids · UVB · dermatologist · emollients · occlusion
relapsing
Returning to worse state
- lifelongLasting entire existence
- incurableCannot be healed
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
long-term · remission · flare-up · triggers · management · ongoing · enduring · unrelenting · cyclical · unpredictable
plaques
Commemorative mounted inscriptions
itching · pruritus · redness · dryness · cracking · fissures · thickening · burning · pain · discomfort
stress
Pressure, mental or vocal
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- injuryPhysical or psychological harm
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
smoking · medication · weather · cold · sunburn · trauma · lithium · beta-blockers
arthritis
Inflamed joint disease
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- obesityExcess body fat condition
depression · anxiety · Crohn's · uveitis · hypertension · inflammation
- skin conditionseczema, hives, dermatitis, rash, acne
- Autoimmunityautoimmunity, autoantibodies, self-tolerance, lupus, multiple sclerosis
- skin disorderseczema, vitiligo, keratosis, albinism, rosacea
- diseasescancer, diabetes, tuberculosis, influenza, measles
- enfermedadesgripe, diabetes, cancer, hepatitis, tuberculosis
- health conditionsdiabetes, heart disease, cancer, asthma, hypertension
psoriasiscontagious disease
Transmissible pathological condition
infectious disease · communicable disease · bacterial infection · viral infection · fungal infection
psoriasisacute illness
Rapid-onset, short-duration disease
acute infection · strep throat · common cold · acute bronchitis · bacterial infection