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Psoriasis
Psoriasis 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.
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Chronic
Ongoing or recurring. Chronic medical conditions include diabetes, epilepsy, and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
Disease
Illness or sickness often characterized by typical patient problems (symptoms) and physical findings (signs). Disruption sequence: The events that occur when a fetus that is developing normally is subjected to a destructive agent such as the rubella (German measles) virus.
Erythematous
Redness of the skin caused by congestion of the capillaries, often due to inflammation or infection.
Genitalia
The sex organs, internal and external. The word is often used to refer to the external organs only.
Lumbosacral
Relating to the lumbar vertebrae and the sacrum.
Psoriasis
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.
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Psorcon
Psorcon is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): diflorasone diacetate.
Psorcon e
Psorcon e is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): diflorasone diacetate.
Psoriasis treatment
A particular set of medical actions and interventions aimed at fighting a patient's psoriasis condition.
Psoriatic arthritis
Arthritis associated with psoriasis. May occur in several forms.
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Pemphigus Vulgaris
A serious disease manifesting as large skin and mucosal bullae that burst leaving large painful ulcers; may be fatal.
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
A rare form of biliary cirrhosis of unknown etiology in which small intrahepatic bile ducts are destroyed while the major intra- and extrahepatic ducts remain patent; 90 per cent of patients are female; most are middle-aged; it is characterized by chronic cholestasis with pruritus, jaundice, hypercholesterolemia and xanthomas, osteomalacia, and, in the later stages, by portal hypertension and liver failure. Almost all patients have circulating antimitochondrial antibodies.
Pruritus
Itching. Pruritus can result from drug reaction, food allergy, kidney or liver disease, cancers, parasites, aging or dry skin, contact skin reaction, such as poison ivy, and for unknown reasons.
Pleura
Either of two membranous sacs, each lining one side of the chest cavity, that envelopes the lungs, reducing the friction of respiratory movement.
Peritoneum
Strong, smooth, colorless membrane that lines the walls of the abdomen and covers numerous body organs including the bladder.
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Pharyngitis
Inflammation of the mucous membrane and underlying parts of the (throat) pharynx.
Pharynx
Space behind the mouth that serves as a passage for food from the mouth to the esophagus and for air from the nose and mouth to the larynx.
Phalanges
The name Phalanges is commonly given to the bones that form fingers and toes. In primates such as humans and monkeys, the thumb and big toe have two phalanges, while the other fingers and toes consist of three.
Peptide
Two or more amino acids linked together.
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