Parapsoriasis is a skin disease that is characterized by the formation of small reddish pellets or pink or reddish plaques on the skin that peel off, but which generally do not itch, and which mainly affect the trunk, thighs and arms.
Parapsoriasis has no cure, but it can be controlled with the treatment proposed by the dermatologist.
There are two types of this disease, small plaque parapsoriasis, which is the most common version, and large plaque parapsoriasis. When it comes to large plaque parapsoriasis, there is a greater chance that the disease will develop into Mycosis fungoides, a type of skin cancer, if it is not treated.
How to know if it is parapsoriasis
Parapsoriasis can manifest itself in two ways:
- Parapsoriasis in small plaques: lesions less than 5 centimeters in diameter, which have very precise limits and can be a little high; Parapsoriasis in large plaques: lesions larger than 5 cm and which may be brownish in color, flat and with slight flaking.
These symptoms can appear in any part of the body, being more frequent in men over 50 years of age.
The doctor can confirm that it is parapsoriasis by looking at the lesions on the skin, but he can also order a biopsy to make sure it is not any other disease, as this can be confused with common psoriasis, leprosy, contact dermatitis or pink ptyriasis, for example.
Treatment for parapsoriasis
The treatment of parapsoriasis lasts a lifetime and is indicated by the dermatologist, which can be done with the use of ointments or injections of corticosteroids and with phototherapy sessions with type A and B ultraviolet rays.
The cause of parapsoriasis is not known but it is believed to be related to a change in blood cells that may be associated with lymphoma, for example. Therefore, it is important to keep medical appointments on a regular basis. In the first year, consultations are recommended every 3 months and after the improvement of symptoms, the doctor can make appointments for every 6 months.
