What is pityriasis
Healing the skin and keeping it healthy are of primary importance both in preventing further damage and enhancing the patient's quality of life. Key factors are proper bathing and the application of lubricants, such as creams or ointments, within 3 minutes of bathing. A lukewarm bath helps to cleanse and moisturize the skin without drying it excessively.
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What is pityriasis

Skin Care :: What is pityriasis

Skin Care :: What is pityriasis

Pityriasis commonly refers to flaking of the skin.

Types include:

Pityriasis lichenoides chronica
Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta
Pityriasis rosea
Pityriasis rubra pilaris
Pityriasis versicolor

(Published at www.spiritindia.com on Friday, February 3, 2006)
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