Psoriasis vs. Scabies

Psoriasisnoun

(disease) A noncontagious disease whose main symptom is gray or silvery flaky patches on the skin which are red and inflamed underneath when scratched.

Scabiesnoun

(pathology) An infestation of parasitic mites, Sarcoptes scabiei, causing intense itching caused by the mites burrowing into the skin of humans and other animals. It is easily transmissible from human to human; secondary skin infection may occur.

Psoriasisnoun

The state of being affected with psora.

Scabiesnoun

The itch.

Psoriasisnoun

a chronic skin disease characterized by dry red patches covered with scales; occurs especially on the scalp and ears and genitalia and the skin over bony prominences

Scabiesnoun

a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation;

‘he has a bad case of the itch’;

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a long-lasting, noncontagious autoimmune disease characterized by raised areas of abnormal skin. These areas are red, or purple on some people with darker skin, dry, itchy, and scaly.

Scabies

Scabies (also known as the seven-year itch) is a contagious skin infestation by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. The most common symptoms are severe itchiness and a pimple-like rash.