Pityriasis Alba: eMedicine Dermatology

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Pityriasis Alba: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: Pityriasis alba is a nonspecific dermatitis of unknown etiology that causes erythematous scaly patches. These resolve and leave areas of hypopigmentation that slowly repigment to normal. Pityriasis alba commonly occurs in children. Pathophysiology Pityriasis alba has ...

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Tags: Allergies, Eczema, Dermatology, Skin, Children's Health

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Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 7:51 pm By:

J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen

Pityriasis alba is a condition in which scaly patches appear and leave skin lighter, but later color returns. http://bit.ly/cPuQcT

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Pityriasis Alba: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pityriasis alba is a term derived from the words scaly (pityriasis) and white (alba). {{mediatitle:1700516_1}}{{media:1700516_1}}{{mediacaption:1700516_1}} Pathophysiology No known cause of pityriasis alba has been reported. Atopy and postinflammatory ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 4:00 am By:

Health_SS Susan S Health Advocate

Similar to very mild eczema, pityriasis alba is a skin condition that develops on the face. http://bit.ly/9Rn4Xy

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Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) was first described in 1828 by Tarral and was named by Besnier in 1889. It is a chronic papulosquamous disorder of unknown etiology characterized by reddish orange scaly plaques, palmoplantar keratoderma, and ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 2:23 am By:

J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library

Pityriasis rubra pilaris is a skin disorder that causes constant inflammation and scaling of the skin. Learn the causes.http://bit.ly/bJRwG4

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Pityriasis Rotunda: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pityriasis rotunda (PR) is an idiopathic, chronic dermatosis that features characteristic discrete, round, scaly, pigmented patches.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Pityriasis rotunda may be associated with systemic diseases (eg, hepatocellular ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 2:18 am By:

J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library

Pityriasis rotunda is a rare disease with round or oval scaly, pigmented patches. There are two types. Learn more. http://bit.ly/agAZlQ

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Pityriasis Rosea: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pityriasis rosea (PR) is a common benign papulosquamous disease that was originally described by Camille Melchior Gibert in 1860. Pityriasis denotes fine scales, and rosea translates as rose colored or pink. Pityriasis rosea can have a ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 2:13 am By:

J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library

Pityriasis rosea is a common skin rash with itching and skin lesions. See what causes this condition. http://bit.ly/avNGnd

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Pityriasis Lichenoides: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pityriasis lichenoides is a rare cutaneous disorder of unknown etiology. Pityriasis lichenoides encompasses a spectrum of clinical presentations ranging from acute papular lesions that rapidly evolve into pseudovesicles and central necrosis (pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 10:32 pm By:

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Pityriasis lichenoides is the medical term sometimes given to a rash of unknown cause. Learn more information. http://bit.ly/bB4KOS

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