psoriatic
Concerning inflamed patches
Psoriatic describes something relating to or affected by psoriasis, a chronic skin condition causing red, scaly patches.
Most commonly appears in psoriatic arthritis, an inflammatory joint disease that develops in some people with psoriasis: Her psoriatic symptoms flared during winter months.
Commemorative mounted inscriptions
- scalesPlates or weighing devices
- silveryPale metallic sheen
- patchesPieces sewn over holes
- lesionsAreas of damaged tissue
erythema · flaking · epidermis · papules · fissures · crusts · shedding · redness
Skeletal connection points
- spondylitisVertebral joint inflammation
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
- painBodily or emotional distress
ankylosis · uveitis · synovitis · erosion · deformity · tendons · ligaments · fingers
Drugs derived from organisms
- methotrexateAntifolate chemotherapy agent
- phototherapyHealing through light exposure
- topicalsDrugs for skin surface
- cyclosporineImmunosuppressive transplant drug
DMARDs · corticosteroids · retinoids · coal-tar · emollients · moisturizers · ointments
Thymus-matured immune lymphocytes
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
- interleukinsImmune cell signaling proteins
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- HLA-B27Histocompatibility antigen variant
immunosuppressants · biologics · autoimmunity · lymphocytes · self-tolerance · immunopathology · flare-ups
Irritating skin sensation
- burningCombustion in progress
- painBodily or emotional distress
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
soreness · cracking · bleeding · throbbing · tightness · sensitivity · dryness · irritation
Returning to worse state
- remittingSending payment owed
- lifelongLasting entire existence
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- long-termLasting extended period
flare-ups · ongoing · incurable · manageable · unpredictable · cyclical · recurring · maintenance
plaques
Commemorative mounted inscriptions
lesions · erythema · flaking · epidermis · papules · fissures · crusts · shedding · redness · itching
joints
Skeletal connection points
- spondylitisVertebral joint inflammation
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
pain · ankylosis · uveitis · synovitis · erosion · deformity · tendons · ligaments · fingers · toes
biologics
Drugs derived from organisms
- methotrexateAntifolate chemotherapy agent
- phototherapyHealing through light exposure
- topicalsDrugs for skin surface
cyclosporine · DMARDs · corticosteroids · retinoids · coal-tar · emollients · moisturizers · ointments
T-cells
Thymus-matured immune lymphocytes
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
- interleukinsImmune cell signaling proteins
- inflammationProtective tissue response
HLA-B27 · immunosuppressants · biologics · autoimmunity · lymphocytes · self-tolerance · immunopathology · flare-ups
itching
Irritating skin sensation
- burningCombustion in progress
- painBodily or emotional distress
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
discomfort · soreness · cracking · bleeding · throbbing · tightness · sensitivity · dryness · irritation · stinging
relapsing
Returning to worse state
- remittingSending payment owed
- lifelongLasting entire existence
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
long-term · flare-ups · ongoing · incurable · manageable · unpredictable · cyclical · recurring · maintenance · sustained
stress
Pressure, mental or vocal
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- injuryPhysical or psychological harm
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
smoking · weather · cold · medications · trauma · obesity · diet · hormones · sunburn · scratching
psoriatichealthy
In good physical condition
unaffected · normal · clear · asymptomatic · unblemished
psoriaticinfectious
Able to spread disease
contagious · bacterial · viral · fungal · transmissible