noun
- Plural of pityriasis; any of various skin diseases characterized by fine, branny scaling or flaking of the skin.
Usage: Medical/dermatological term; Plural form
Examples
- The dermatologist diagnosed several pityriases affecting the patient's scalp and trunk.
- Pityriases can range from mild dandruff-like conditions to more serious inflammatory disorders.
- Treatment for pityriases often involves medicated shampoos and topical steroids.
- Different types of pityriases require different therapeutic approaches.