ngau4 pei4 sin2牛皮癬牛皮癣
Jyutpingngau4 pei4 sin2
Yalengàuh pèih sín
Definition
Psoriasis; a chronic autoimmune disease causing red, itchy, and scaly skin.
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How it's used
Medical professionals prefer the term 銀屑病 to avoid the negative connotations associated with the colloquial name. Using the term 牛皮癬 can sometimes sound overly blunt or dismissive when discussing a chronic health condition with a patient. It is widely understood by the public, but it is best to use the formal term in clinical or serious settings.
Examples
He has psoriasis on his hand, it is very itchy.
Have you ever tried using this ointment to treat psoriasis?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 牛皮, which literally means cowhide. While 牛皮癬 describes a skin condition, 牛皮 is often used metaphorically to describe someone who is thick-skinned or stubborn.
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