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    Parapsoriasis nodularis, a chronic skin condition often appearing after stress in middle-aged men, is primarily linked to cellular immunity dysfunction. This dysfunction involves decreased T-lymphocytes and heightened delayed hypersensitivity responses.

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    • Parapsoriasis nodularis, particularly its micronodular variant, presents as a distinct chronic dermatosis.
    • The condition predominantly affects middle-aged males and is frequently precipitated by stress.

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    • To investigate the etiological origins of parapsoriasis nodularis.
    • To elucidate the role of the immune system in the pathogenesis of this dermatosis.

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    • The study highlights cellular immunity as central to parapsoriasis nodularis pathogenesis.
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