Retiform parapsoriasis
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Retiform parapsoriasis is a cutaneous condition, considered to be a type of large-plaque parapsoriasis
. It is characterized by widespread, ill-defined plaques on the skin, that have a net-like or zebra-striped pattern. Skin atrophy, a wasting away of the cutaneous tissue
, usually occurs within the area of these plaques.
Large-plaque parapsoriasis
Large plaque parapsoriasis are skin lesions that may be included in the modern scheme of cutaneous conditions described as parapsoriasis. These lesions, called plaques, may be irregularly round-shaped to oval and are or larger in diameter. They can be very thin plaques that are symptomatic or...
. It is characterized by widespread, ill-defined plaques on the skin, that have a net-like or zebra-striped pattern. Skin atrophy, a wasting away of the cutaneous tissue
Tissue (biology)
Tissue is a cellular organizational level intermediate between cells and a complete organism. A tissue is an ensemble of cells, not necessarily identical, but from the same origin, that together carry out a specific function. These are called tissues because of their identical functioning...
, usually occurs within the area of these plaques.
See also
- ParapsoriasisParapsoriasisParapsoriasis refers to one of a group of skin disorders that are characterized primarily by their resemblance to psoriasis , rather than by their underlying etiology.Neoplasms can develop from parapsoriasis...
- Poikiloderma vasculare atrophicansPoikiloderma vasculare atrophicansPoikiloderma vasculare atrophicans , sometimes referred to as parapsoriasis variegata or parapsoriasis lichenoides is a cutaneous condition characterized by hypo- or hyperpigmentation , telangiectasia and skin atrophy...
- List of cutaneous conditions