Pityriasis
Pityriasis commonly refers to flaking (or scaling) of the skin. The word comes from the Greek πίτυρον "bran".

Classification
Types include: 

Pityriasis alba
Pityriasis lichenoides chronica
Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta
Pityriasis rosea
Pityriasis circinata
Pityriasis rubra pilaris
Pityriasis versicolor
Dandruff, historically called Pityriasis capitis
Pityriasis amiantacea

See also
Desquamation
List of cutaneous conditions

References


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