Meaning & use
Parapsoriasis
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A group of rare, chronic skin disorders marked by persistent scaly patches that resemble psoriasis but do not respond to the same treatments.
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The dermatologist diagnosed the patient's persistent rash as a form of parapsoriasis.
Small plaque parapsoriasis is generally considered less serious than its large plaque counterpart.
A note on using this word
Despite its name, parapsoriasis is a distinct condition from psoriasis, and some forms are considered precursors to a type of skin lymphoma.
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