die Schuppenflechte
Translation
psoriasis
Examples
Schuppenflechte ist eine chronische Hautkrankheit.
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease.
Er leidet seit seiner Kindheit an Schuppenflechte.
He has suffered from psoriasis since his childhood.
Grammar Patterns
to suffer ((from sth.)) to suffer from psoriasis He suffers from psoriasis.
Similar Words
Ekzem (eczema), Neurodermitis (atopic dermatitis), Hautausschlag (rash)
Etymology
From 'Schuppe' (scale, like a fish scale or dandruff) and 'Flechte' (lichen, rash). Literally 'scaly rash'.
Memory Tips
Think of shedding 'scales' (Schuppen) on the skin, forming a 'patch' or 'lichen' (Flechte).