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How do you spell Psoriasis?

Correct spelling

psoriasis

Silent P + sore + I + AS + IS: think 'sore' skin condition

Why is psoriasis spelled this way?

From Greek psora, itch. The silent p at the start follows the Greek ps- pattern (like psychology). A chronic skin condition with an almost unspellable name.

Common misspellings of psoriasis

psoriasuspsoriosissoriasispsoriassis

Example

The dermatologist prescribed a new topical treatment for her psoriasis.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell psoriasis?+
The correct spelling is "psoriasis". Silent P + sore + I + AS + IS: think 'sore' skin condition
Is it psoriasus or psoriasis?+
The correct spelling is "psoriasis", not "psoriasus".

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