Synonyms
1. pityriasis
noun. any of several skin disorders characterized by shedding dry flakes of skin.
Synonyms
- dermatosis
- dandruff
- pityriasis alba
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Example sentences of the word pityriasis-rosea
1. Noun Phrase
Although pityriasis rosea can occur at any point throughout the year, it appears to be most common in the spring and fall 3.
2. Noun Phrase
The American Academy of Dermatology states that pityriasis rosea is a skin rash commonly found in people from 10 to 35 years of age.
3. Noun Phrase
According to the American Academy of Dermatology website, the herald patch of pityriasis rosea is often mistaken for ringworm.
4. Noun Phrase
If the rash appears in a small circular pattern, with smaller patches following and spreading throughout the affected areas, it may be attributed to pityriasis rosea**.