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psoriasis

[suh-rahy-uh-sis] / səˈraɪ ə sɪs /




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In psoriasis, for example, an excessive buildup of immune cells in the skin drives ongoing inflammation and skin damage.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

Some light therapies are used in hospitals for eczema, psoriasis and acne, but those are very different, delivering precisely targeted UV rays under strict medical supervision.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

This breakdown helps explain why joint disease develops in some psoriasis patients but not others.

From Science Daily • Feb. 5, 2026

She said she developed agoraphobia and psoriasis after the harassment and needed antidepressants.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

She just kept combing his hair with her fingers, kissing it in the spots where it was irritated with the psoriasis he often had.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee