| Term Name: | pityriasis rosea |
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| Synonyms: | Pityriasis circinata |
| Definition: | A dermatitis that is characterized by an initial large round spot on the chest, abdomen, or back, often referred to as a herald patch, that is usually followed within a week by a distinctive pattern of similar but smaller papules on the torso, arms, and legs. |
| Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:8892] ( DOID:8892 ) |