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Generalized peeling skin syndrome

rare

Generalized peeling skin syndrome (PSS) is a form of PSS presenting with a generalized distribution. It comprises two sub-types: the non-inflammatory (PSS type A) and the inflammatory (PSS type B) form. PSS type A is characterized by generalized white scaling with superficial peeling of the skin, while PSS type B is characterized by superficial patchy peeling of the entire skin with underlying erythroderma, associated with pruritus, and atopy.

Identifiers
MONDO:0010033 Orphanet:263543
Part of
Peeling skin syndrome
Also known as
generalised deciduous skin · generalised PSS · generalized deciduous skin · generalized PSS · peeling skin syndrome 1

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