A subgroup of PARAPSORIASIS itself divided into acute and chronic forms. The acute form is characterized by the abrupt onset of a generalized, reddish-brown, maculopapular eruption. Lesions may be vesicular, hemorrhagic, crusted, or necrotic. Histologically the disease is characterized by epidermal necrolysis. The chronic form shows milder skin changes with necrosis.
Also Known As:
Pityriasis Lichenoides et Varioliformis Acuta; Pityriasis Lichenoides Chronica; Mucha-Habermann Disease; Habermann Disease; Habermann's Disease; Pityriasis Lichenoides, Acute; Pityriasis Lichenoides, Chronic; Acute Pityriasis Lichenoides; Chronic Pityriasis Lichenoides; Disease, Habermann; Disease, Habermann's; Disease, Mucha-Habermann; Habermanns Disease; Mucha Habermann Disease