Synonym(s)
pityriasis sicca
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Constitutional or artificial (e.g. due to highly degreasing soaps or alcoholic solutions) bran-like scaling, mostly asymptomatic, occasionally itchy skin changes, which occur particularly in the cold season. A distinction is made according to the localisation:
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Especially occurring in patients with sebostasis, atopic diathesis, atopic dermatitis, infants, toddlers and elderly people (ichthyosis senilis).
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The term pityriasis simplex is often used synonymously with pityriasis alba .
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Atopic dermatitis (overview); Pityriasis alba; Pityriasis simplex capillitii; Pityriasis simplex corporis; Pityriasis simplex faciei; Sebostasis;Disclaimer
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer