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Parapsoriasis

Group of skin diseases with chronic course showing mild psoriasis-like scaling.

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What is Parapsoriasis?

Parapsoriasis is a group of diseases that may be confused with psoriasis but follows a different clinical course. Small plaque and large plaque forms are recognized.

Large plaque parapsoriasis is considered a precursor for mycosis fungoides (cutaneous T-cell lymphoma). Therefore, long-term follow-up is important.

Lesions are usually non-itchy or mildly itchy, pale-pink colored, and oval-plaque shaped. Treatment is shaped according to lesion size and progression risk.

Symptoms

Pale pink plaques on trunk and buttocks
Mild scaling
Usually mild or absent itching
Lesions <5 cm in small plaque form, >5 cm in large plaque
Worsening in winter months
Lesions improving in sun-exposed areas
Rare lesion evolution monitoring over years

Risk Factors

Middle and advanced age
Male sex
History of long-term mild dermatitis
Genetic predisposition (unclear)
Immune system disorders
Family history of mycosis fungoides (uncertain)
Chronic inflammation

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • Long-standing pale scaly plaques
  • Increase in lesion size and number
  • Addition of itching and induration (infiltration)
  • Lymph node enlargement
  • When periodic biopsy and follow-up are recommended

Treatment Methods

01
Topical corticosteroids
02
Narrow-band UVB phototherapy
03
PUVA therapy (selected cases)
04
Moisturizers and emollients
05
Regular dermatologic monitoring and biopsy when needed
06
Advanced workup if mycosis fungoides progression is suspected

Which Department to Visit?

You can visit our Dermatoloji department for these complaints. Our specialist physicians will create the most suitable treatment plan for you.

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