psoriatic
/ˌsɔriˈætɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or affected by psoriasis, a skin condition that causes red, itchy, scaly patches.
- The doctor prescribed a cream for her psoriatic patches.
- Psoriatic flare-ups can be triggered by stress or infection.
- He has psoriatic symptoms on his elbows and knees.
noun
- A person who has psoriasis.
- The support group is for psoriatics and their families.
- As a psoriatic, she avoids harsh soaps that irritate her skin.
- Many psoriatics find relief with new biologic medications.