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Pityriasis rosea

MedGen UID:
18492
Concept ID:
C0032026
Disease or Syndrome
Synonym: Pityriasis Rosea
SNOMED CT: PR - Pityriasis rosea (77252004); Pityriasis rosea (77252004); Pityriasis circinata et maculata (77252004)
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0006601

Definition

A mild, self-limited skin disorder that is most commonly seen in children and young adults. It is characterized by an initial large round spot on the chest, abdomen, or back, often referred to as a herald patch, that is usually followed within a week by a distinctive pattern of similar but smaller papules on the torso, arms, and legs. There may also be itching, especially when overheated. [from NCI]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVPityriasis rosea

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PubMed

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Recent clinical studies

Etiology

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Diagnosis

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Therapy

Leung AKC, Lam JM, Leong KF, Hon KL
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Prognosis

Do MH, Stewart CR, Harp J
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Clinical prediction guides

Li Y, Fan L, Mao Q, Luan X, Wang Z, Zeng N, Cheng Y, Li Y, Xia Q, Lu Z, Lu Q, Min W, Luo D
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Recent systematic reviews

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