Pityriasis Rosea

Overview

A mild exanthematous inflammation of unknown etiology. It is characterized by the presence of salmon-colored maculopapular lesions. The most striking feature is the arrangement of the lesions such that the long axis is parallel to the lines of cleavage. The eruptions are usually generalized, affecting chiefly the trunk, and the course is often self-limiting.

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Quick facts about Pityriasis Rosea

Topic type

Condition

Category

Dermatology

MeSH classification

C17.800.859.600.675

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