pityriasis

Introduction

A dermatosis characterized by drandruff-like (branny) desquamation. From the french: pityron: bran, dandruff.

More general terms

• skin disease (dermatologic disorder, dermatopathy, dermatosis)

More specific terms

• pityriasis alba
• Pityriasis rosea; Pityriasis circinata; Pityriasis maculata
• pityriasis rubra pilaris

Additional terms

• Tinea nigra (Pityriasis nigra)
• Tinea versicolor (Pityriasis versicolor)