Pityriasis alba (dry white patches) - DermNet
Pityriasis alba is a low-grade type of eczema/dermatitis mainly seen in children. The name describes its appearance: pityriasis refers to the characteristic fine scale, and alba to its pale colour (hypopigmentation).
Pityriasis Alba: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - Healthline
2024年1月25日 · Pityriasis alba is a skin condition that may be related to eczema. It primarily affects children and young adults. Applying moisturizing cream may help it resolve.
Pityriasis Alba: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
2024年11月10日 · Pityriasis alba is a condition in which patches of skin lose pigmentation and are lighter in color than surrounding skin. It most often affects elementary-age children. The affected areas of skin are small—usually no bigger than an inch in diameter.
Pityriasis alba - Wikipedia
Pityriasis alba is a skin condition, a type of dermatitis, [1] commonly seen in children and young adults as dry, fine-scaled, pale patches on the face. It is self-limiting and usually only requires use of moisturizer creams. [2]
Pityriasis Alba - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2024年1月25日 · Pityriasis alba is a prevalent and benign dermatological condition that predominantly affects children and adolescents. This skin disorder is often considered a minor manifestation of atopic dermatitis and is typically associated with a history of atopy.
Pityriasis Alba (Light Patches on Skin): Symptoms, Causes ...
2024年9月22日 · The most common sign of pityriasis alba is the skin patches that show up on your face, neck, arms, shoulders, or belly. You can have them for a few months to a few years.
What to know about pityriasis alba - Medical News Today
2021年3月23日 · Pityriasis alba is a skin condition that may lead to patches of skin discoloration. It is typically harmless and not contagious. Pityriasis alba usually improves without treatment...
Pityriasis Alba - Dermatology Advisor
2019年3月13日 · Pityriasis alba (PA) is an eczematous dermatosis characterized by patchy hypopigmentation. It is usually seen in children, and is most noticeable in those with darkly pigmented skin, although it may occur in all skin types.
Pityriasis Alba (1077) - Children's Wisconsin
What is Pityriasis Alba? Pityriasis Alba is a skin rash. It shows up as white patches of skin on the cheeks and outer areas of the arms. The rash has pale round or oval patches with a fine white scale on the patches. It is more easily seen on darker skin. It is also noticed more during the summer months when children are tanned. It may be itchy.
Pityriasis alba: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
2023年5月31日 · Pityriasis alba is a common skin disorder that causes patches of light-colored (hypopigmented) areas. Causes. The cause is unknown but may be linked to atopic dermatitis (eczema). The disorder is most common in children and teens. It is more noticeable in children with dark skin. Symptoms.