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Psoriasis

Medical Definition: A common genetically determined, chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by rounded erythematous, dry, scaling patches. The lesions have a predilection for nails, scalp, genitalia, extensor surfaces, and the lumbosacral region. Accelerated epidermopoiesis is considered to be the fundamental pathologic feature in psoriasis.
Guide Notes: a papulosquamous skin dis; ARTHRITIS, PSORIATIC is also available
Also Called: Pustulosis of Palms and Soles

Psoriasis Medical Definitions and Terms

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