Pityriasis amiantacea-like eruptions in scalp: a novel manifestation of pityriasis rosea in a child

Pityriasis amiantacea-like eruptions in scalp: a novel manifestation of pityriasis rosea in a child

Unusual clinical features are known in pityriasis rosea (PR). We report a case of a child who presented with onset of PR in scalp, clinically mimicking pityriasis amiantacea. Careful clinical observations and follow-up led us to appropriate diagnosis.

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Veröffentlicht in:International journal of trichology 2010-07, Vol.2 (2), p.113-115
1. Verfasser: Zawar, Vijay
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
Children & youth
Dermatology
Diagnosis
Hair
Medical diagnosis
Medical treatment
Physiological aspects
Pityriasis rosea
Scalp
Skin lesions
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Zusammenfassung:Unusual clinical features are known in pityriasis rosea (PR). We report a case of a child who presented with onset of PR in scalp, clinically mimicking pityriasis amiantacea. Careful clinical observations and follow-up led us to appropriate diagnosis.
ISSN:0974-7753
0974-9241
DOI:10.4103/0974-7753.77524