Term: Psoriasis

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2011-01-26

Definition:

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder that causes areas of thickened, inflamed, red skin, often covered with silvery scales. Approximately one-third of people with psoriasis also have psoriatic arthritis, a condition that causes joint pain and swelling (Feldman & Pearce, 2010).

References 

• Feldman SR, Pearce DJ. Epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and diagnosis of psoriasis. 2010. [Abstract] (View)

Term used in 

• Raymond C, Metge C, Alessi-Severini S, Dahl M, Schultz J, Guenette W. Pharmaceutical Use in Manitoba: Opportunities to Optimize Use. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2010. [Report] [Summary] (View)