Psorasis
Were you looking for information about Psoriasis? Psorasis is a common misspelling of psoriasis.
Psoriasis is a condition characterized by scaling and swelling of the skin. It occurs when T cells (a type of white blood cell) become too active and set off other immune responses, causing a fast turnover of skin cells. People with this skin disease often have patches of thick, red skin with silvery scales on their scalp, elbows, palms, and knees. Treatment for psoriasis involves three different steps: topical ointments and creams, light treatments, and oral or injectable medications.
(Click Psoriasis for more information about psoriasis, including other possible symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and what treatments are available. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on psoriasis.)