Parapsoriasis | |
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Specialty | Dermatology |
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 cause.
Neoplasms can develop from parapsoriasis. [1] For example, it can develop into cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
The word "parapsoriasis" was formed in 1902. [2]
The parapsoriasis groups, described and debated for nearly a century, has spawned a confusing nomenclature. There are some authors who prefer to limit the term "parapsoriasis" to large- and small-plaque variants only. [2] However, the following classification scheme is now generally accepted: [3]: 450
Parapsoriasis | |
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Specialty | Dermatology |
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 cause.
Neoplasms can develop from parapsoriasis. [1] For example, it can develop into cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
The word "parapsoriasis" was formed in 1902. [2]
The parapsoriasis groups, described and debated for nearly a century, has spawned a confusing nomenclature. There are some authors who prefer to limit the term "parapsoriasis" to large- and small-plaque variants only. [2] However, the following classification scheme is now generally accepted: [3]: 450