Parapsoriasis refers to one of a group of skin disorders that are characterized primarily by their resemblance to psoriasis (red, scaly lesions), rather than by their underlying etiology. Neoplasms can develop from parapsoriasis. For example, it can develop into cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. The word `Parapsoriasis` was formed in 1902. ==Classifica.....
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The term applied to a group of relatively uncommon inflammatory, maculopapular, scaly eruptions of unknown aetiology and resistant to conventional treatment. Eruptions are both psoriatic and lichenoid in appearance, but the diseases are distinct from psoriasis, lichen planus, or other recognised dermatoses. Proposed nomenclature divides parapsorias...
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(par″ә-sә-ri´ә-sis) any of a group of slowly developing, persistent, maculopapular scaly erythrodermas, without subjective symptoms and resistant to treatment.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: par′ă-sō-rī′ă-sis Definitions: 1. A heterogenous group of skin disorders unrelated to psoriasis, including pityriasis lichenoides and small and large plaque parapsoriasis.
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parapsoriasis 1. A rare skin disease characterized by red scaly patches similar to those of psoriasis but causing no sensations of pain or itch. 2. A chronic dermatosis of unknown origin, with erythematous, papular, and scaling lesions appearing in persistent and often enlarging plaques. 3. Any of a group of slowly evolving erythrodermas having c...
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