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Pityriasis Alba: Multimedia
Updated: Jun 11, 2009
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![]() | Media file 1: Note the characteristic, ill-defined, hypopigmented macules in this 6-year-old child with pityriasis alba. |
![]() | Media file 2: Lesions of pityriasis alba are usually bilateral and located on the face, arms, and neck. |
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References
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In SI, Yi SW, Kang HY, Lee ES, Sohn S, Kim YC. Clinical and histopathological characteristics of pityriasis alba. Clin Exp Dermatol. Jul 2009;34(5):591-7. [Medline].
Fujita WH, McCormick CL, Parneix-Spake A. An exploratory study to evaluate the efficacy of pimecrolimus cream 1% for the treatment of pityriasis alba. Int J Dermatol. Jul 2007;46(7):700-5. [Medline].
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Keywords
pityriasis alba, extensive pityriasis alba, hypopigmentation, hypopigmented dermatitis, scaly skin, white skin, atopic dermatitis, atopy, atopic disease, tinea versicolor




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