herald patch


her·ald patch

the initial rapidly enlarging oval-shaped red papulosquamous lesion, usually on the trunk, heralding the widespread eruption of pityriasis rosea, and preceding the latter by 7-14 days.

herald patch

Dermatology A lesion early pityriasis rosea consisting of a solitary oval, 1-10 cm annular macule with raised border and fine, adherent scales. See Pityriasis rosea.

herald patch

A solitary oval patch of scaly skin that appears several days before the generalized rash of pityriasis rosea.See also: patch