Causes and Risk Factors for Parapsoriasis
It is still not fully understood what exactly causes parapsoriasis. Nevertheless, scientists think that the condition is a phase between chronic dermatitis and lymphoproliferative conditions, which leads to uncontrolled development of white blood cells, especially cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. A major risk factor for parapsoriasis is gender. According to previous studies, men account for more than 65 percent of reported cases. In addition, this skin disorder is more likely to affect people from 40 to 50 years old. As the exact causes are still unknown, there are no effective measures to prevent parapsoriasis. [5]
How to Diagnose Parapsoriasis
To diagnose parapsoriasis, a dermatologist or doctor needs to look for typical signs of skin lesions caused by either the small-plaque or large-plaque type. A punch biopsy is typically done. In this procedure, they will get a tissue sample on the affected part and examine in the lab to evaluate the skin’s full thickness. Because parapsoriasis may occur in different parts of the body, multiple biopsies in various may be needed. In some cases, your doctor may suggest more biopsies over a period to monitor and tract how the symptoms develop. [6]
