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# psoriasis

noun (psoriasis — uncountable)

«psoriasis» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

Psoriasis is a long-lasting skin condition that causes red, itchy, scaly patches, often on the elbows, knees and scalp. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/psoriasis/#m1)

### In the lessons

In health lessons, psoriasis happens when the body makes new skin cells too fast; it is not catching, so you cannot get it by touching someone. Doctors give creams and other treatments that help, but it can come and go. Being kind matters, because people with skin conditions may feel self-conscious. Common phrases: «have psoriasis», «psoriasis patches», «scalp psoriasis».

### Examples

- My uncle has psoriasis on his elbows. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/psoriasis/#x1)
- Psoriasis is not contagious. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/psoriasis/#x2)
- The cream helped calm her psoriasis. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/psoriasis/#x3)
- Stress can make psoriasis flare up. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/psoriasis/#x4)
- Psoriasis patches can be itchy and dry. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/psoriasis/#x5)
- The doctor explained that psoriasis makes skin cells grow too fast. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/psoriasis/#x6)

### Note

Uncountable. Spelling and sound trap: the p is silent — say suh-RYE-uh-sis. Myth: you cannot catch psoriasis, and it is not caused by being dirty. It is different from eczema, though both make skin itchy.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «psoriasis» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/psoriasis/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«psoriasis» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/psoriasis.html) on Mova free.