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Psoriatic Arthritis Learning Center

Named for the Greek word psora meaning "itch," psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious disease characterized by inflamed lesions covered with silvery-white scabs of dead skin.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Psoriasis is a common skin condition that causes skin redness and irritation. Most persons with psoriasis have thick, red skin with flaky, silver-white patches called scales. See also: Guttate psoriasis
Source:ADAM
Date:December 11, 2009
The following organization is a good resource for information on psoriasis: National Psoriasis Foundation - www.psoriasis.org.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 18, 2008
Psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious disease characterized by inflamed hyperproliferative lesions covered with silvery-white scabs of dead skin.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Named for the Greek word psora meaning itch, psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious disease characterized by inflamed lesions covered with silvery-white scabs of dead skin.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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