It is characterised by a herald patch followed by similar, smaller oval red patches that are located mainly on the chest and back. Pityriasis alba is a skin disorder that mostly affects children and young adults. Pityriasis rosea is a viral rash which lasts about 612 weeks. The condition is more frequently seen in children and. Pityriasis alba pa is a common cutaneous disorder, considered as a secondary diagnostic criteria for atopic dermatitis ad.
Objective to evaluate the factors that support the hypothesis in favor that pityriasis alba might progress into vitiligo. Pityriasis rosea fact sheet university of california. Pityriasis alba is a benign and very common, selfresolving, eczematous mild dermatitis rash that most commonly affects children and young adults. These patches resolve leaving areas of scaling hypopigmentation, or lighter coloration. It appears as lightcolored patches, especially on the cheeks. Pityriasis alba condition, treatments, and pictures for. Pityriasis rosea is a common harmless skin rash usually occurring between the ages of 10 and 35 but which may occur at any age. Pityriasis alba umumnya paling sering terjadi pada anakanak dan remaja. Pityriasis alba pa is a common benign condition mainly affecting the head and neck regions of preadolescent children, more noticeable in darker skin types and there is no gender or skin type predilection wolff et al. There is also a rare, severe variant of pleva called. Pityriasis alba is a skin condition, a type of dermatitis, commonly seen in children and young adults as dry, finescaled, pale patches on the face. These lesions eventually subside, leaving hypopigmented areas that then slowly return to.
Pityriasis alba pa is a common condition in childhood. Pdf infantile pityriasis alba and comorbid disorders. Pityriasis alba, a relatively common skin disorder in children and young adults, is characterized by the presence of illdefined, scaly, faintly erythematous patches. Typically, patchy areas of lighter skin color appear on the face, upper arms, neck, or shoulders. Initially the typical lesion consists of an irregular, round or oval, pink patch, sometimes with an elevated, and slightly erythematous border, varying in size from a few millimeters to a few centimeters. It is more noticeable in people with skin of colour pigmented skin. Histological examination revealed features of pigmenting pityriasis alba. Download as pptx, pdf, txt or read online from scribd. Pityriasis lichenoides pl is a skin condition characterized by small, raised pink spots that tend to come together in groups. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances. A case of extensive pityriasis alba pubmed central pmc. Pityriasis alba is a common noncancerous benign skin condition affecting children. Alba is a relatively common skin disorder characterized by the presence of fine scaly hypo pigmented macules or patches 1.
Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report. Characterized by stains dischromic stain often times with perifheral follicular, popular lesions fine scales. Pityriasis versicolor is a common superficial fungal infection of the skin. Few histological studies are referred in the literature. Pityriasis alba occurs predominantly in children between the ages of 3 and 16 years. Pityriasis alba patient education handouts pediatric. The lesions are frequently limited to the face, but the neck, arms, and shoulders can also be involved 1. Kondisi ini umum terjadi pada sekitar 25% anakanak di dunia.
Pa has poorly defined clinical variants that confuse its semantic denomination. Gejala paling sering terlihat bisa mulai muncul ketika anak memasuki usia 6 dan 12 tahun. Pityriasis roseas cause isnt known, but it is not a fungal infection and therefore isnt helped by antifungal medications. Pityriasis alba is a relatively common condition characterized by hypopigmented plaques that appear most frequently on the faces of preadolescent children. However, there are ways to treat and prevent it, and most people outgrow the condition over time. Pityriasis alba is a common skin condition first characterized by red, scaly patches.
Apa yang membuat saya berisiko terkena penyakit pityriasis alba. It is a benign cosmetic defect that is more prominent, and therefore more problematic, for darkskinned persons. Regular use of fragrance free moisturizers is the best way to prevent pityriasis alba. Clinical and histopathological characteristics of pityriasis alba.
Pigmenting pityriasis alba is a rare variant of pityriasis alba. Its etiology is unknown, and it has no effective treatment. Pityriasis alba is a disorder commonly associated with atopic dermatitis, usually presenting as hypopigmented, irregular. Sometimes steroid creams for the skin are used to treat more severe forms of the condition. Pityriasis alba is a common cutaneous disorder characterized by asymptomatic hypopigmented patches on the face, neck, trunk and proximal extremities of children and young adults. Pityriasis clears up after a few months, or in some cases persists for up to two or three years. However, its believed that the condition may be associated with eczema, a common. Patients do not usually seek treatment of the lesions until this stage because of the concern for the appearance of the scales.
Srpe yr p dt skills hypopigmented lesions on an 11year. Pityriasis alba is a common skin condition in children. Pityriasis alba pa is a common disease, usually seen in children. Patients and methods this observational case series study was done in.
Pityriasis alba is an inflammatory dermatosis of chronic character, with recidivism and uncertain aetiology, common in children and adults. Tratamiento topico primera linea segunda linea corticoides inh. We present a 10yearold saudi girl with multiple hypopigmented scaly patches with central bluish hyperpigmentation over the face of one year duration. One way to recognize the disorder is to examine the chest or back for the distinctive christmastreeshaped pattern of its flat, ovalshaped lesions. Although the condition typically lasts 1 year or more without treatment, pityriasis alba usually resolves after puberty or by the time the child reaches adulthood.
Ha recibido otros nombres como eccematide acromiante o dermatitis solar acromica. The information contained in this publication should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. Alba is derived from two latin words pityriasis scaly and alba white patches 2. Las manchas pueden verse rosadas o levemente escamosas al principio. Pityriasis alba is a common skin condition in children and teenagers. The development or prominence of pityriasis alba can be reduced by avoiding exposure to sunlight. Under certain conditions, both exogenous and endogenous, the fungus can convert from a yeast to a pathogenic mycelial form.
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