psoriasis
noun
pso·ri·a·sis
sə-ˈrī-ə-səs 
: a chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered with white scales
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These drugs are used to treat plaque psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Because psoriasis is an inflammatory condition, coconut oil may have a positive effect on it.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Curcumin can help reduce inflammation, potentially improving symptoms related to inflammatory diseases, including arthritis, psoriasis, atherosclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and depression.2
Heart health: Turmeric may support heart health.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 25 Nov. 2024
Can help those with skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis
Could promote wound healing
Could aid with hair conditioning and locking in moisture
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—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 17 Oct. 2024
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Because psoriasis is an inflammatory condition, coconut oil may have a positive effect on it.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Curcumin can help reduce inflammation, potentially improving symptoms related to inflammatory diseases, including arthritis, psoriasis, atherosclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and depression.2
Heart health: Turmeric may support heart health.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 25 Nov. 2024
Can help those with skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis
Could promote wound healing
Could aid with hair conditioning and locking in moisture
1.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Psoriasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psoriasis. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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psoriasis
noun
pso·ri·a·sis
sə-ˈrī-ə-səs
: a skin disease characterized by red patches often covered with white scales
Medical Definition
psoriasis
noun
pso·ri·a·sis
sə-ˈrī-ə-səs
plural psoriases
-ˌsēz
: a chronic skin disease characterized by circumscribed red patches covered with white scales
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