L41.5: Retiform parapsoriasis
This condition causes large, reddish patches to be formed on the skin. The lesions are covered with fine scales. The skin may be thinner than usual in some areas. The superficial blood vessels may be dilated at the sites. This means that you can see the blood vessels through the skin as red spots or lines. The skin may be lighter or darker in some places. The skin lesions can be itchy.
The exact cause of this skin disorder is not yet known.
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