Parapsoriasis

Overview
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 devleop from parapsoriasis. For example, it can develop into cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.

The term "Parapsoriasis" was formed in 1902.

Examples of parapsoriases

 * Pityriasis lichenoides chronica
 * Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta