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Pityriasis Lichenoides  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A subgroup of PARAPSORIASIS itself divided into acute and chronic forms. The acute form is characterized by the abrupt onset of a generalized, reddish-brown, maculopapular eruption. Lesions may be vesicular, hemorrhagic, crusted, or necrotic. Histologically the disease is characterized by epidermal necrolysis. The chronic form shows milder skin changes with necrosis.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-XM1PK501-6

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