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Background: Psoriasis is chronic inflammatory skin disorders clinically characterized by erythematous, sharply demarcated papules and plaques covered by silvery micaceous scales. Daus-Sadaf is the Arabic term of psoriasis composed of two words. Da-disease, & Sadaf - molluscum shells, since in this disease shell like silvery white scales or flakes keep on shedding from horny layer of skin. Unani scholars described psoriasis with discussing other skin disease having similar clinical and morphological features. They have, described Taqasshur-wa-Qasaf-e-Jild (Icthyosis) in their writings which is resembled with sign & symptoms of psoriasis Aims and Objectives- To put forth a concrete and clear concept of Daus sadaf (Psoriasis) in light of Unani concept as well as modern perspectives. To make people aware about Unani humoral aetiology regarding pathogenesis of psoriasis. Material Methods- Humoral theory proposed by Buqrat (Hippocrates), serves the key role in the aetio-pathogenesis of all the idiopathic diseases in general and psoriasis in particular. Almost all Unani physicians believed that it is a Saudavi (Melancholic) disease. It occurs due to the Sauda-e-Mohtaraq, Merah-e-Safra / Balgham-e-Merari, indigestion, uncleanness, cold, and uses of dry-salty diets Conclusion & Future Perspective- After Scientific validation and knowing of Unani as well as modern perspectives of psoriasis, there will be many doors are open regarding prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.